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

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The discussion focuses on the derivation of equation (24) from equation (22) in the context of Chern-Simons theory, specifically using the dual field prescription. The user expresses confusion regarding the introduction of the second derivative term in equation (24), which is not present in equation (22). The relationship between first and second derivative terms is clarified with the expression ∂μ∂μ ≙ 1 + κe2/2 εναβFαβ. A reference to a previous discussion on the Maxwell-Chern-Simons action is provided for further insights.

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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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