On a non-geometric approach to noncommutative gauge theories

Abstract: In this work, we generalize the non-geometrical construction of gauge theories, due to S. Deser, to a noncommutative setting. We show that in a free theory, along with the usual local N\"{o}ther current, there is another conserved current, which is non-local. Using the latter as a source for self-interaction, after a well-defined consistency procedure, we arrive at noncommutative gauge theories. In the non-abelian case, the standard restriction, namely that the theory should be $U(N)$ in the fundamental representation, emerges as a consequence of the requirement that the non-local current be Lie algebra valued.