| Abstract: |
The phase space of a gauge theory contains states in which the Gauss law is violated, with the fields behaving as in the presence of static “shadow” charges. These shadow charges define sectors of the phase space in a gauge invariant way. After outlining this structure, I discuss the effects of shadow charges in the context of the Electro-Weak interaction. In this case, the Higgs boson responds non-trivially to the shadow charges, implying modifications of the dynamics of the Standard Model both at high and low temperatures. |
