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Alexander Torres-Gomez

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arXiv2026

The Structure of $C^\infty$-Superschemes

This paper establishes a structural generalization of Batchelor's theorem within the framework of $C^\infty$-superschemes. Our main result proves that any Batchelor space satisfies a global splitness condition, establishing an isomorphism between the structure sheaf and its associated graded sheaf. Although this isomorphism is non-canonical, the existence of a splitting endows the structure sheaf with a natural $\mathbb{Z}_{\geq 0}$-grading. This grading is shown to be equivalent to the data of an even superderivation, which we term an Euler vector field. Consequently, global splittings of $C^\infty$-superspaces can be characterized in terms of Euler vector fields, providing a differential-geometric formulation of the splitting.

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arXiv2025

$\text{F-manifolds}$, F$_\text{man}$-algebras and $\text{Poisson-algebra}$ Distributions

This paper investigates the geometric and algebraic interplay between F-manifolds and a newly defined class of structures termed F$_\text{man}$-algebras. We specialize our study to the category of F-Lie groups, characterized by a Lie group whose associated commutative and associative product of vector fields is left-invariant. We construct a canonical connection on Lie groups uniquely determined by the F$_\text{man}$-algebraic data, and subsequently characterize its curvature tensor and holonomy Lie algebra. A central feature of our investigation is the introduction of the Poisson-algebra distribution, arising from a canonical Poisson subalgebra within the F$_\text{man}$-algebra. We establish the integrability of this distribution, which induces a foliation of the F-Lie group and facilitates a local splitting theorem. The theoretical framework is illustrated through an in-depth analysis of the Heisenberg Lie algebra.

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arXiv2025

$C^\infty$-superrings and $C^\infty$-superschemes

This paper develops a theory of $C^\infty$-superrings and their associated $C^\infty$-superschemes. We prove a key equivalence between the category of fair affine $C^\infty$-superschemes and the category of fair $C^\infty$-superrings. We place special emphasis on split $C^\infty$-superrings, which generalize the function algebras of supermanifolds and serve as building blocks for more complex, non-split structures.

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arXiv2025

Valuations on Superrings

A valuation theory for superrings is developed, extending classical constructions from commutative algebra to the $\mathbb Z_2$-graded and supercommutative setting. We define valuations on superrings, investigate their fundamental properties, and explore the construction of Zariski-Riemann superspaces.

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arXiv2024

Double extension of flat pseudo-Riemannian $F$-Lie algebras

We define the concept of a flat pseudo-Riemannian $F$-Lie algebra and construct its corresponding double extension. This algebraic structure can be interpreted as the infinitesimal analogue of a Frobenius Lie group devoid of Euler vector fields. We show that the double extension provides a framework for generating all weakly flat Lorentzian non-abelian bi-nilpotent $F$-Lie algebras possessing one dimensional light-cone subspaces. A similar result can be established for nilpotent Lie algebras equipped with flat scalar products of signature $(2,n-2)$ where $n\geq 4$. Furthermore, we use this technique to construct Poisson algebras exhibiting compatibility with flat scalar products.

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arXiv2024

A Note on Unique Factorization in Superrings

In the realm of supercommutative superrings, this article investigates the unique factorization of elements. We build upon recent findings by Naser et. al. concerning similar results in noncommutative symmetric rings with zerodivisors, delving deeper into the ramifications. Strikingly, we demonstrate that any unique factorization superdomain necessarily takes the form of a superfield, further characterizing them as Artinian superrings with Krull superdimension 0 | d. Furthermore, we discover that a straightforward analogue of the well-known Auslander-Buchsbaum Theorem does not hold true in the supercommutative setting.

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arXiv2023

Dedekind Superrings and Related Concepts

This article investigates the properties of Dedekind superrings, invertible supermodules and projective supermodules within the $\mathbb{Z}_2$-graded framework. Rather than treating these entities as specialized instances of general noncommutative ring theory, we develop them intrinsically within the category of supercommutative superrings. We examine the structural parallels to the classical commutative framework and, more importantly, characterize the fundamental discrepancies that emerge in the $\mathbb{Z}_2$-graded setting. In particular, we show that many hallmark equivalences of classical Dedekind domains-including those involving integral closedness and the coincidence of principal and unique factorization domains-fail to persist in the presence of an odd part.

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arXiv2019

On F-Algebroids and Dubrovin's Duality

In this note we introduce the concept of F-algebroid, and give its elementary properties and some examples. We provide a description of the almost duality for Frobenius manifolds, introduced by Dubrovin, in terms of a composition of two anchor maps of a unique cotangent F-algebroid.

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arXiv2016

Differential Poisson Sigma Models with Extended Supersymmetry

The induced two-dimensional topological N=1 supersymmetric sigma model on a differential Poisson manifold M presented in arXiv:1503.05625 is shown to be a special case of the induced Poisson sigma model on the bi-graded supermanifold T[0,1]M. The bi-degree comprises the standard N-valued target space degree, corresponding to the form degree on the worldsheet, and an additional Z-valued fermion number, corresponding to the degree in the differential graded algebra of forms on M. The N=1 supersymmetry stems from the compatibility between the (extended) differential Poisson bracket and the de Rham differential on M. The latter is mapped to a nilpotent vector field Q of bi-degree (0,1) on T*[1,0](T[0,1]M), and the covariant Hamiltonian action is Q-exact. New extended supersymmetries arise as inner derivatives along special bosonic Killing vectors on M that induce Killing supervector fields of bi-degree (0,-1) on T*[1,0](T[0,1]M).

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arXiv2016

Action principles for higher and fractional spin gravities

We review various off-shell formulations for interacting higher-spin systems in dimensions 3 and 4. Associated with higher-spin systems in spacetime dimension 4 is a Chern-Simons action for a superconnection taking its values in a direct product of an infinite-dimensional algebra of oscillators and a Frobenius algebra. A crucial ingredient of the model is that it elevates the rigid closed and central two-form of Vasiliev's theory to a dynamical 2-form and doubles the higher-spin algebra, thereby considerably reducing the number of possible higher spin invariants and giving a nonzero effective functional on-shell. The two action principles we give for higher-spin systems in 3D are based on Chern-Simons and BF models. In the first case, the theory we give unifies higher-spin gauge fields with fractional-spin fields and an internal sector. In particular, Newton's constant is related to the coupling constant of the internal sector. In the second case, the BF action we review gives the fully nonlinear Prokushkin-Vasiliev, bosonic equations for matter-coupled higher spins in 3D. We present the truncation to a single, real matter field relevant in the Gaberdiel-Gopakumar holographic duality. The link between the various actions we present is the fact that they all borrow ingredients from Topological Field Theory. It has bee conjectured that there is an underlying and unifying 2-dimensional first-quantised description of the previous higher-spin models in 3D and 4D, in the form of a Cattaneo-Felder-like topological action containing fermionic fields.

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arXiv2015

2D Poisson Sigma Models with Gauged Vectorial Supersymmetry

In this note, we gauge the rigid vectorial supersymmetry of the two-dimensional Poisson sigma model presented in arXiv:1503.05625. We show that the consistency of the construction does not impose any further constraints on the differential Poisson algebra geometry than those required for the ungauged model. We conclude by proposing that the gauged model provides a first-quantized framework for higher spin gravity.

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arXiv2015

2D sigma models and differential Poisson algebras

We construct a two-dimensional topological sigma model whose target space is endowed with a Poisson algebra for differential forms. The model consists of an equal number of bosonic and fermionic fields of worldsheet form degrees zero and one. The action is built using exterior products and derivatives, without any reference to any worldsheet metric, and is of the covariant Hamiltonian form. The equations of motion define a universally Cartan integrable system. In addition to gauge symmetries, the model has one rigid nilpotent supersymmetry corresponding to the target space de Rham operator. The rigid and local symmetries of the action, respectively, are equivalent to the Poisson bracket being compatible with the de Rham operator and obeying graded Jacobi identities. We propose that perturbative quantization of the model yields a covariantized differential star product algebra of Kontsevich type. We comment on the resemblance to the topological A model.

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arXiv2012

Fermions via spinor-valued one-forms

Spinor-valued one-forms (Rarita-Schwinger fields) are normally used in the context of supergravity, where they describe spin 3/2 particles (gravitinos). Indeed, when decomposed into irreducible representations of the Lorentz group such a field contains both a spin 1/2 and a spin 3/2 component, and the Rarita-Schwinger Lagrangian is designed to make only the spin 3/2 propagate. We point out that the opposite construction is also possible, and give a spinor-valued one-form field Lagrangian that describes a propagating spin 1/2 particle.

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arXiv2010

A Unified Theory of Non-Linear Electrodynamics and Gravity

We describe a class of unified theories of electromagnetism and gravity. The Lagrangian is of the BF type, with a potential for the B-field, the gauge group is U(2) (complexified). Given a choice of the potential function the theory is a deformation of (complex) general relativity and electromagnetism, and describes just two propagating polarisations of the graviton and two of the photon. When gravity is switched off the theory becomes the usual non-linear electrodynamics with a general structure function. The Einstein-Maxwell theory can be recovered by sending some of the parameters of the defining potential to zero, but for any generic choice of the potential the theory is indistinguishable from Einstein-Maxwell at low energies. A real theory is obtained by imposing suitable reality conditions. We also study the spherically-symmetric solution and show how the usual Reissner-Nordstrom solution is recovered.

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arXiv2009

Gravity-Yang-Mills-Higgs unification by enlarging the gauge group

We revisit an old idea that gravity can be unified with Yang-Mills theory by enlarging the gauge group of gravity formulated as gauge theory. Our starting point is an action that describes a generally covariant gauge theory for a group G. The Minkowski background breaks the gauge group by selecting in it a preferred gravitational SU(2) subgroup. We expand the action around this background and find the spectrum of linearized theory to consist of the usual gravitons plus Yang-Mills fields charged under the centralizer of the SU(2) in G. In addition, there is a set of Higgs fields that are charged both under the gravitational and Yang-Mills subgroups. These fields are generically massive and interact with both gravity and Yang-Mills sector in the standard way. The arising interaction of the Yang-Mills sector with gravity is also standard. Parameters such as the Yang-Mills coupling constant and Higgs mass arise from the potential function defining the theory. Both are realistic in the sense explained in the paper.

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arXiv2009

Remarks on Barbero-Immirzi parameter as a field

We revisit a propagating torsion gravity theory obtained by introducing a field coupled to the Holst term in the first-order Einstein-Cartan action. The resulting theory has second order field equations, no adjustable coupling constants, and one more propagating degree of freedom as compared to general relativity. When no fermions are present the theory is known to be equivalent to that of a single massless scalar field canonically coupled to gravity. We extend this result to the case with fermions and obtain an effective interaction between the scalar field and the fermionic currents. We also describe a version of the theory with a potential for the scalar field and discuss whether it can be interpreted as the inflaton.

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