Liam Smith

ORCID: 0000-0002-8269-889X
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  • Black Holes and Theoretical Physics
  • Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
  • Nonlinear Waves and Solitons
  • Algebraic structures and combinatorial models
  • Quantum Electrodynamics and Casimir Effect
  • Algebraic Geometry and Number Theory
  • Physics of Superconductivity and Magnetism
  • Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
  • Magnetic and transport properties of perovskites and related materials
  • Hand Gesture Recognition Systems
  • Gaze Tracking and Assistive Technology
  • Solar and Space Plasma Dynamics

The University of Queensland
2022-2025

University of California, Davis
2022

We show that the recently introduced ModMax theory of electrodynamics and its Born-Infeld-like generalization are related by a flow equation driven quadratic combination stress-energy tensors. The operator associated to this is 4d <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mn>4</mml:mn><mml:mi>d</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math> analogue T\overline{T} display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>T</mml:mi><mml:mover><mml:mi>T</mml:mi><mml:mo...

10.21468/scipostphys.13.2.012 article EN cc-by SciPost Physics 2022-08-04

In this Letter, we introduce a one-parameter deformation of two-dimensional quantum field theories generated by nonanalytic operator that call Root-TT[over ¯]. For conformal theory, the coincides with square root TT[over ¯] operator. More generally, is defined so classically it marginal and generates flow commutes flow. Intriguingly, closely related to ModMax theory recently constructed Bandos, Lechner, Sorokin, Townsend.

10.1103/physrevlett.129.201604 article EN cc-by Physical Review Letters 2022-11-10

A bstract We generalize the auxiliary field deformations of principal chiral model (PCM) introduced in [1] and [2] to sigma models whose target manifolds are symmetric or semi-symmetric spaces, including a Wess-Zumino term latter case. This gives rise new infinite family classically integrable ℤ 2 4 coset form which interest applications integrability worldsheet string theory holography. demonstrate that every this class admits zero-curvature representation for its equations motion by...

10.1007/jhep01(2025)096 article EN cc-by Journal of High Energy Physics 2025-01-21

We initiate the study of interplay between T duality and classical stress tensor deformations in two-dimensional sigma models. first show that a general Abelian commutes with <a:math xmlns:a="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><a:mi>T</a:mi><a:mover accent="true"><a:mi>T</a:mi><a:mo stretchy="false">¯</a:mo></a:mover></a:math> deformation, which can be engineered by gravitational dressing. Then, using an auxiliary field formulation principal chiral model (PCM), we prove...

10.1103/physrevlett.134.101601 article EN cc-by Physical Review Letters 2025-03-11

We construct a new infinite family of integrable deformations the principal chiral model (PCM) parametrized by an interaction function several variables, which extends formalism [C. Ferko and L. Smith, An sigma models using auxiliary fields, .] includes PCM functions both stress tensor higher-spin conserved currents. show in detail that every this class admits Lax representation for its equations motion, Poisson bracket connection takes Maillet form, establishing existence set...

10.1103/physrevd.111.066010 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2025-03-11

Given a model for self-dual nonlinear electrodynamics in four spacetime dimensions, any deformation of this theory which is constructed from the duality-invariant energy-momentum tensor preserves duality invariance. In work we present new proofs known result and also establish previously unknown converse: parametrized family Lagrangians, all an Abelian field strength ${F}_{\ensuremath{\mu}\ensuremath{\nu}}$ but not its derivatives, related by generalized stress flow, sense make precise. We...

10.1103/physrevd.108.106021 article EN cc-by Physical review. D/Physical review. D. 2023-11-28

We identify the unique stress tensor deformation which preserves zero-birefringence conditions in non-linear electrodynamics, is a 4d <mml:math xmlns:mml="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mn>4</mml:mn><mml:mi>d</mml:mi></mml:mrow></mml:math> version of T\overline{T} display="inline"><mml:mrow><mml:mi>T</mml:mi><mml:mover><mml:mi>T</mml:mi><mml:mo accent="true">¯</mml:mo></mml:mover></mml:mrow></mml:math> operator. study flows driven by this operator three...

10.21468/scipostphys.15.5.198 article EN cc-by SciPost Physics 2023-11-21

We introduce a class of 2D sigma models which are parametrized by function one variable. In addition to the physical field <a:math xmlns:a="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><a:mi>g</a:mi></a:math>, these include an auxiliary <c:math xmlns:c="http://www.w3.org/1998/Math/MathML" display="inline"><c:mrow><c:msub><c:mrow><c:mi>v</c:mi></c:mrow><c:mrow><c:mi>α</c:mi></c:mrow></c:msub></c:mrow></c:math> mediates interactions in prescribed way. prove that every theory this...

10.1103/physrevlett.133.131602 article EN cc-by Physical Review Letters 2024-09-26

Creating sophisticated machine learning models to comprehend interactions between individuals can lead more intuitive user experiences for interactive systems like Amazon Alexa. Beyond basic indicators such as voice modulation and eye movement, a person's combined audio-visual expressions—including vocal intonation facial gestures—act subtle cues reflecting the level of engagement in conversation. This research explores advanced deep techniques detection expressions through data. Initially,...

10.20944/preprints202503.1265.v1 preprint EN 2025-03-18

Given a model for self-dual non-linear electrodynamics in four spacetime dimensions, any deformation of this theory which is constructed from the duality-invariant energy-momentum tensor preserves duality invariance. In work we present new proofs known result, and also establish previously unknown converse: parameterized family Lagrangians, all an Abelian field strength $F_{\mu \nu}$ but not its derivatives, related by generalized stress flow, sense make precise. We other properties...

10.48550/arxiv.2309.04253 preprint EN cc-by arXiv (Cornell University) 2023-01-01

We identify the unique stress tensor deformation which preserves zero-birefringence conditions in non-linear electrodynamics, is a $4d$ version of ${T\overline{T}}$ operator. study flows driven by this operator three Lagrangian theories without birefringence -- Born-Infeld, Plebanski, and reverse Born-Infeld all admit ModMax-like generalizations using root-${T\overline{T}}$-like flow that we analyse our paper. demonstrate one way making manifestly supersymmetric writing deforming...

10.48550/arxiv.2301.10411 preprint EN other-oa arXiv (Cornell University) 2023-01-01

In this letter we introduce a one-parameter deformation of two-dimensional quantum field theories generated by non-analytic operator which call Root-$T \overline{T}$. For conformal theory, the coincides with square-root $T \overline{T}$ operator. More generally, is defined so that classically it marginal and generates flow commutes \overline{T}$-flow. Intriguingly, closely related to ModMax theory recently constructed Bandos, Lechner, Sorokin Townsend.

10.48550/arxiv.2206.10515 preprint EN cc-by arXiv (Cornell University) 2022-01-01
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