Dualization of the principal sigma model

Abstract

The first-order formulation of the principal sigma model with a Lie group target space is performed. By using the dualization of the algebra and the field content of the theory the field equations which are solely written in terms of the field strengths are realized through an extended symmetry algebra parametrization. The structure of this symmetry algebra is derived so that it generates the realization of the field equations in a Bianchi identity of the current derived from the extended parametrization. (c) 2008 American Institute of Physics