Undergrad Rewriting Equation of Motion in terms of Dual Fields (Chern-Simons)

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The discussion focuses on understanding the transition from equation (22) to equation (24) in the context of dual fields in Chern-Simons theory, as outlined in the referenced paper. The user expresses confusion regarding the introduction of a second derivative term in (24) when (22) only contains first derivative terms. A relationship is noted between the first and second derivative terms, specifically involving the expression ∂μ∂μ ≙ 1 + κe2/2 εναβFαβ. A previous discussion on a related topic is referenced for further clarification. The need for assistance in grasping these concepts highlights the complexities involved in the dual field prescription.
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I am reading the following notes: https://arxiv.org/pdf/hep-th/9902115.pdf and am trying to make the connection between equations (22) and (24). Specifically, I do not understand how they were able to get (24) from (22) using the dual field prescription. I guess naively I'm not even sure where they get the second derivative term in (24) when (22) is only first derivative terms. Trying to take the differential of (22) is not leading me anywhere either.
Any assistance appreciated.
 
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μμ ≙ 1 + κe2/2 εναβFαβ

This is the relationship between the first and second derivative terms.
 
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