Symmetry in Gauge Theories
A special issue of Symmetry (ISSN 2073-8994). This special issue belongs to the section "Physics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 April 2026 | Viewed by 21
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Gauge theories stand as the cornerstone of modern physics, describing three of the four fundamental interactions (electromagnetic, weak, and strong) through the Standard Model. By introducing local symmetries, realized by Lie algebras such as SU(3)C × SU(2)L × U(1)Y, these frameworks incorporate gauge bosons and spontaneous symmetry breaking and elegantly explain particle masses. Beyond the canonical formulation, various approaches explore non-minimal couplings, topological terms (e.g., Chern–Simons, Wess–Zumino–Witten), and possible connections with string theory or AdS/CFT. Such investigations offer valuable insights into non-perturbative phenomena, including confinement and dynamical symmetry breaking. The study of Lie algebras remains crucial for constructing gauge-invariant theories, shedding light on both the Standard Model’s structure and potential physics beyond it. Furthermore, in the Cartan formalism, gravity may be realized as a gauge theory of the vielbein and spin connection, highlighting deeper geometric structures. We invite researchers to contribute their original, high-quality research papers, inspiring further advances in our understanding of gauge symmetries.
Dr. Diego Molina Peñafiel
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- gauge theories
- standard model
- lie algebras
- (super)symmetries
- spontaneous symmetry breaking
- topological terms
- non-perturbative phenomena
- beyond the standard model
- cartan formalism
- vielbein and spin connection
- unified theories
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