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Scattering amplitudes for eight gauge fields

@article{Hodges2006ScatteringAF,
  title={Scattering amplitudes for eight gauge fields},
  author={Andrew P. Hodges},
  journal={arXiv: High Energy Physics - Theory},
  year={2006}
}
  • A. Hodges
  • Published 13 March 2006
  • Physics
  • arXiv: High Energy Physics - Theory
We study the scattering of eight gauge fields, and give all the tree-level amplitudes in the helicity-conserved sector. New symmetries are noted, suggesting that significant further simplification can be achieved. 
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