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

In summary, the article discusses the reformulation of the equations of motion in the context of Chern-Simons theory by employing dual fields. It explores how dualization leads to a new perspective on the dynamics of gauge fields, emphasizing the role of topological features in the behavior of physical systems. The implications of this approach in simplifying complex interactions and enhancing the understanding of duality in gauge theories are highlighted, showcasing the interplay between geometry and physics in the formulation of fundamental equations.
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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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