A curiosity concerning the role of coherent states in quantum field theory

Pramana ◽  
1980 ◽  
Vol 15 (1) ◽  
pp. 107-115 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abhay Ashtekar ◽  
Anne Magnon-Ashtekar



2005 ◽  
Vol 72 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Freire ◽  
N. D. Antunes ◽  
P. Salmi ◽  
A. Achúcarro


1980 ◽  
Vol 63 (1) ◽  
pp. 287-302 ◽  
Author(s):  
T. Suzuki ◽  
A. C. Hirshfeld ◽  
H. Leschke


1973 ◽  
Vol 51 (14) ◽  
pp. 1577-1581 ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Y. Kim

The discovery and role of already existing universal constants h and c in modern physics have been reviewed from a particular point of view. This viewpoint is characterized by a pattern of logic in terms of which one may possibly find a new universal constant, i.e. the elementary length. One of the main objectives of this paper is to find out whether the elementary length introduced this way would resolve inherent difficulties in relativistic quantum field theory. This has been explicitly studied in terms of the nonlocal field theory in connection with the CP violating kaon decay. This produced a relation [Formula: see text] which leads, on the one hand, to a consistent explanation of the possible mechanism of CP violation and, on the other hand, gives a result which is most probably the first direct link between the elementary length (nonlocality) and an experiment without having the inherent disorder in the small distance behavior in quantum field theory.



Author(s):  
Arttu Rajantie

The existence of magnetic monopoles is predicted by many theories of particle physics beyond the standard model. However, in spite of extensive searches, there is no experimental or observational sign of them. I review the role of magnetic monopoles in quantum field theory and discuss their implications for particle physics and cosmology. I also highlight their differences and similarities with monopoles found in frustrated magnetic systems.



Author(s):  
Steven French

This eliminativist view must immediately face the concern that scientists themselves appear to be committed to the existence of theories. They talk about them, apparently refer to them, argue that they are equivalent or not and so forth. However, here it is shown that when it comes to classical and quantum mechanics, as well as quantum field theory—to give just three examples—what is meant by the theory is hugely contested. Indeed, this meaning is typically constructed retrospectively and promulgated by various means, such as through the use of certain textbooks, for example. Likewise it is contentious whether two putative formulations of the ‘same’ theory should be regarded as equivalent or not and again the role of interpretive practices comes to the fore.



2011 ◽  
Vol 26 (17) ◽  
pp. 2881-2897 ◽  
Author(s):  
M. CHEKERKER ◽  
M. LADREM ◽  
F. C. KHANNA ◽  
A. E. SANTANA

The thermofield dynamics, a real-time formalism for finite temperature quantum field theory, is used to calculate the rates for e+e- reactions at finite temperature. The results show the role of temperature in defining a hadronic state after the plasma has been cooled down.



2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Kevin Costello ◽  
Owen Gwilliam

Factorization algebras are local-to-global objects that play a role in classical and quantum field theory that is similar to the role of sheaves in geometry: they conveniently organize complicated information. Their local structure encompasses examples like associative and vertex algebras; in these examples, their global structure encompasses Hochschild homology and conformal blocks. In this second volume, the authors show how factorization algebras arise from interacting field theories, both classical and quantum, and how they encode essential information such as operator product expansions, Noether currents, and anomalies. Along with a systematic reworking of the Batalin–Vilkovisky formalism via derived geometry and factorization algebras, this book offers concrete examples from physics, ranging from angular momentum and Virasoro symmetries to a five-dimensional gauge theory.



1967 ◽  
Vol 52 (1) ◽  
pp. 142-148 ◽  
Author(s):  
F. Rocca ◽  
M. Sirugue


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