http://arxiv.org/abs/1808.01939
We show that relativistic magnetohydrodynamics (MHD) is described by a novel theory of superfluidity. This new theory is characterised by a vector Goldstone mode that originates from the spontaneous breaking of a one-form symmetry. The complete formulation of one-form superfluidity admits the existence of several limits, including a string fluid limit. We explicitly show that the equations governing MHD, when taken onshell by solving Maxwell’s equations, are precisely those of a one-form superfluid in the string fluid limit. These results provide a precise and consistent dual formulation of MHD, including of its equilibrium configurations.
J. Armas and A. Jain
Tue, 7 Aug 18
68/68
Comments: v1: 5 pp