Study on Kalb–Ramond field localization in f(T) gravity theory with a noncanonical scalar field

Abstract

In this paper, we investigate the localization of five-dimensional tensor gauge fields called Kalb–Ramond fields in the modified teleparallel braneworld models. The aforementioned branes are generated by gravity coupled to a real scalar field with nonstandard kinetic terms. For two specific forms of the noncanonical expressions, background scalar field solutions are particularly discussed in the presence of different forms of [Formula: see text] gravity. By applying nonminimal coupling functions in the tensor gauge field action, it is shown that massless zero modes of Kalb–Ramond gauge fields can be localized on the [Formula: see text] branes with noncanonical scalar fields. We also find that potentials of Kalb–Ramond massive modes are volcano-like regarding the equation of motion in the supersymmetric quantum mechanic scenario. Furthermore, the effects of parameters that control the deviation of the usual teleparallel theory are considered on the massless Kaluza–Klein mode and effective potential.