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We study the problem of a possible change in the number of constraints in linear relativistic wave equations (-iβ μ ∂ μ+m)ψ=0 for particles of unique mass, on introduction of minimal coupling to an external electromagnetic field. Complementing our earlier work in which we obtained conditions for non-loss of constraints in equations characterised by the minimalβ-algebraβ 0 5 =β 0 3 we derive here the conditions for such theories not to generate more constraints than in the free case. The results are illustrated by considering specific equations and a fallacy in certain conclusions of Kobayashi and Shamaly on this problem is pointed out.
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Seetharaman, M., Govindarajan, T.R. & Mathews, P.M. On the problem of constraints in minimally coupled relativistic wave equations for particles of unique mass. Pramana - J. Phys. 13, 173–181 (1979). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02872137
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