scholarly journals Classical black hole scattering from a worldline quantum field theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustav Mogull ◽  
Jan Plefka ◽  
Jan Steinhoff
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Black Hole ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Expectation Values ◽  
Path Integral Representation ◽  
S Matrix ◽  
Feynman Rules ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Three Body

Abstract A precise link is derived between scalar-graviton S-matrix elements and expectation values of operators in a worldline quantum field theory (WQFT), both used to describe classical scattering of black holes. The link is formally provided by a worldline path integral representation of the graviton-dressed scalar propagator, which may be inserted into a traditional definition of the S-matrix in terms of time-ordered correlators. To calculate expectation values in the WQFT a new set of Feynman rules is introduced which treats the gravitational field hμν(x) and position $$ {x}_i^{\mu}\left({\tau}_i\right) $$ x i μ τ i of each black hole on equal footing. Using these both the 3PM three-body gravitational radiation 〈hμv(k)〉 and 2PM two-body deflection $$ \Delta {p}_i^{\mu } $$ Δ p i μ from classical black hole scattering events are obtained. The latter can also be obtained from the eikonal phase of a 2 → 2 scalar S-matrix, which we show corresponds to the free energy of the WQFT.

scholarly journals AN ALGORITHMIC APPROACH TO QUANTUM FIELD THEORY

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (03) ◽  
pp. 405-447 ◽  
Author(s):  
MASSIMO DI PIERRO
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Path Integral ◽  
Gauge Theories ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Algorithmic Approach ◽  
Main Emphasis ◽  
Lattice Computation ◽  
Theoretical Foundations ◽  
Minimal Residual

The lattice formulation provides a way to regularize, define and compute the Path Integral in a Quantum Field Theory. In this paper, we review the theoretical foundations and the most basic algorithms required to implement a typical lattice computation, including the Metropolis, the Gibbs sampling, the Minimal Residual, and the Stabilized Biconjugate inverters. The main emphasis is on gauge theories with fermions such as QCD. We also provide examples of typical results from lattice QCD computations for quantities of phenomenological interest.

NEW PATH-INTEGRAL QUANTIZATION APPROACH FOR A LAGRANGIAN MODEL IN TERMS OF HUBBARD OPERATORS

2004 ◽  
Vol 18 (09) ◽  
pp. 1319-1337 ◽  
Author(s):  
A. FOUSSATS ◽  
C. REPETTO ◽  
O. P. ZANDRON ◽  
O. S. ZANDRON
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Integral Representation ◽  
Path Integral ◽  
Feynman Diagram ◽  
Lagrangian Model ◽  
Lagrangian Formalism ◽  
Heisenberg Ferromagnet ◽  
Path Integral Representation ◽  
Hubbard Operators ◽  
Diagram Approach

In the present work the renormalized field theory for the Lagrangian formalism in terms of Hubbard operators is given. It is shown that starting from our path-integral representation found recently, it is possible to contruct the perturbative formalism and the standard Feynman diagram approach for operators verifying the Hubbard algebra. We show that by means of the introduction of proper ghost variables, propagators and vertices can be renormalized to each order. Our Lagrangian approach is checked using the Heisenberg ferromagnet and the antiferromagnet simpler models. In particular, the renormalized ferromagnetic magnon propagator coming from our formalism is studied in details, and it is shown how the softening of the magnon frequency is predicted by the model.

scholarly journals QUANTIZATION WITHOUT THE WITTEN ANOMALIES

1996 ◽  
Vol 11 (32n33) ◽  
pp. 2601-2609 ◽  
Author(s):  
T.D. KIEU
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Path Integral ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Quantum Fields ◽  
Berry's Phase ◽  
Berry’S Phase ◽  
Gauge Transformations ◽  
Gauge Anomalies

It is argued that gauge anomalies are only artefacts of the conventional quantization of quantum field theory. When the Berry’s phase is taken into consideration to satisfy certain boundary conditions of the generating path integral, the gauge anomalies associated with homotopically nontrivial gauge transformations are explicitly shown to be eliminated, without any extra quantum fields introduced.

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