Question about dilaton monopole interaction derivation

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of the dilaton monopole interaction as presented in "Black holes and membranes in higher-dimensional theories with dilaton fields" by Gibbons and Maeda. The key point is the introduction of the field redefinition factor to achieve a dilaton kinetic term with a coefficient of 1, as indicated in their equation 2.1. The user seeks clarification on how the authors transition from the field ##\Psi## to the definition of ##\Sigma##, particularly regarding the asymptotic behavior of ##\Psi## and its implications for deriving equations 4.7 and 4.8, which parallel the forms of equations describing electric charge and electrostatic potential.

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I am trying to understand how one derives the dilaton monopole interaction. In "Black holes and membranes in higher-dimensional theories with dilaton fields", Gibbons and Maeda mentioned that one could obtain the dilaton monopole interaction as such:

Dilaton monopole interaction derivation by Gibbons and Maeda.


where the action is given by

The action.


However, I do not understand their reasoning for introducing ##\Psi## to define ##\Sigma## in order to derive Eq. (4.8). Could someone explain it?
 
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If you look at the coefficient of (∇φ)2 in their equation 2.1, you'll see it's minus the square of the field redefinition factor. So they must be aiming for a dilaton kinetic term with a coefficient of 1.
 
mitchell porter said:
If you look at the coefficient of (∇φ)2 in their equation 2.1, you'll see it's minus the square of the field redefinition factor. So they must be aiming for a dilaton kinetic term with a coefficient of 1.
Still, how do they get ##\Sigma## from ##\Psi##? Did they just consider the asymptotic behaviour of ##\Psi## and define ##\Sigma## as such?
 
4.7, 4.8 are the same form as 4.5, 4.4, which describe electric charge and electrostatic potential. The reasoning would appear to be exactly analogous.
 

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