Generalization of lattice Dirac operator index

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Authors: Shoto Aoki, Hajime Fujita, Hidenori Fukaya, Mikio Furuta, Shinichiroh Matsuo, T. Onogi, Satoshi Yamaguchi B
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Abstract

We provide a comprehensive lattice formulation of various types of the Dirac operator indices, employing $K$-theory to classify the Wilson Dirac operator via its spectral flow. In contrast to the index of the overlap Dirac operator defined through the Ginsparg-Wilson relation, which is restricted to flat tori in even dimensions, our formulation offers several key advantages: 1) It can be applied straightforwardly to the Atiyah-Patodi-Singer index for manifolds with boundary. 2) The boundary can be curved, allowing for the inclusion of gravitational background effects. 3) The mod-2 index in both even and odd dimensions can be defined as a natural extension of the same formulation. In this talk, we present the mathematical proof and provide numerical evidence supporting the formulation.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions Advanced Operator Algebra Research Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

Publication details

Journal / source
arXiv (Cornell University)
Publication date
26 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint