Symmetry and variational methods in higher-dimensional theories

Robert T. Jantzen
Phys. Rev. D 34, 424 – Published 15 July 1986
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Abstract

The problem of imposing symmetry on variational principles for higher-dimensional theories is illustrated by considering spatially homogeneous solutions of Kaluza-Klein theories. Various implications of the group-theoretical nature of this specific situation are addressed.

  • Received 18 February 1986

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.34.424

©1986 American Physical Society

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Robert T. Jantzen

  • Department of Mathematical Sciences, Villanova University, Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085 and Department of Physics, University of Rome, 00185 Rome, Italy

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Vol. 34, Iss. 2 — 15 July 1986

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