Three-dimensional covariant formulation of the three-body problem in quantum field theory

1971 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 876-884 ◽  
Author(s):  
V. M. Vinogradov
Author(s):  
Sauro Succi

Chapter 32 expounded the basic theory of quantum LB for the case of relativistic and non-relativistic wavefunctions, namely single-particle quantum mechanics. This chapter goes on to cover extensions of the quantum LB formalism to the overly challenging arena of quantum many-body problems and quantum field theory, along with an appraisal of prospective quantum computing implementations. Solving the single particle Schrodinger, or Dirac, equation in three dimensions is a computationally demanding task. This task, however, pales in front of the ordeal of solving the Schrodinger equation for the quantum many-body problem, namely a collection of many quantum particles, typically nuclei and electrons in a given atom or molecule.


2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Gustav Mogull ◽  
Jan Plefka ◽  
Jan Steinhoff

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.


1994 ◽  
Vol 338 (2-3) ◽  
pp. 253-258 ◽  
Author(s):  
Eduardo Fradkin ◽  
Fidel A. Schaposnik

2000 ◽  
Vol 174 ◽  
pp. 281-285 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. C. Muzzio ◽  
F. C. Wachlin ◽  
D. D. Carpintero

AbstractWe have studied the motion of massless particles (stars) bound to a stellar system (a galactic satellite) that moves on a circular orbit in an external field (a galaxy). A large percentage of the stellar orbits turned out to be chaotic, contrary to what happens in the usual restricted three–body problem of celestial mechanics where most of the orbits are regular. The discrepancy is probably due to three facts: 1) Our study is not limited to orbits on the main planes of symmetry, but considers three–dimensional motion; 2) The force exerted by the satellite goes to zero (rather than to infinity) at the center of the satellite; 3) The potential of the satellite is triaxial, rather than spherical.


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