From AdS to Flat Space: Massive Spin-2 Fields

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Authors: Vijay Nenmeli, Arvind Shekar, Mritunjay Verma
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Abstract

We analyze a bulk effective field theory in AdS containing a U(1)-charged massive spin-2 field coupled to a gauge field, by performing the required holographic renormalization, and computing the one and two-point functions. We then compute the renormalized bulk three-point function involving two massive spin-2 fields and one gauge field. Matching with the CFT 3-point correlator of two non-conserved spin-2 operators and a conserved current, we obtain explicit mappings between the bulk minimal and gyromagnetic couplings and the boundary OPE data. Finally, we take the flat-space limit of the momentum space CFT correlator and verify that the resulting amplitude matches the expected flat-space structure.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Black Holes and Theoretical Physics Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

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Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
2 February 2026
Document type
Preprint