scholarly journals On ambiguities and divergences in perturbative renormalization group functions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (6) ◽  
Author(s):  
Florian Herren ◽  
Anders Eller Thomsen
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Field Strength ◽  
Ward Identity ◽  
Flavor Symmetry ◽  
Loop Order ◽  
Perturbative Renormalization ◽  
Group Functions

Abstract There is an ambiguity in choosing field-strength renormalization factors in the $$ \overline{\mathrm{MS}} $$ MS ¯ scheme starting from the 3-loop order in perturbation theory. More concerning, trivially choosing Hermitian factors has been shown to produce divergent renormalization group functions, which are commonly understood to be finite quantities. We demonstrate that the divergences of the RG functions are such that they vanish in the RG equation due to the Ward identity associated with the flavor symmetry. It turns out that any such divergences can be removed using the renormalization ambiguity and that the use of the flavor-improved β-function is preferred. We show how our observations resolve the issue of divergences appearing in previous calculations of the 3-loop SM Yukawa β-functions and provide the first calculation of the flavor-improved 3-loop SM β-functions in the gaugeless limit.

Renormalization Group: From a general concept to numbers

2019 ◽  
pp. 69-80
Author(s):  
Jean Zinn-Justin
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
General Concept ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Fixed Dimension ◽  
Perturbative Renormalization ◽  
Borel Transformation

Chapter 5 first recalls the importance of the concept of scale decoupling in physics. It then emphasizes that quantum field theory and the theory of critical phenomena have provided two examples where this concepts fails. To deal with such a situation, a new tool has been invented: the renormalization group. In the framework of effective quantum field theory, a perturbative renormalization group has been formulated. Its implementation has led to the discovery of fixed points as zeros of beta functions, and calculations of critical exponents of a class of macroscopic phase transitions in the form of Wilson–Fisher epsilon or fixed dimension expansions. These expansions being divergent, they could summed by methods based on the Borel transformation and the determination of the large order behaviour of perturbation theory.

scholarly journals Perturbative Renormalization by Flow Equations

2003 ◽  
Vol 15 (05) ◽  
pp. 491-558 ◽  
Author(s):  
Volkhard F. Müller
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Renormalization Group Equation ◽  
Group Equation ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Flow Equations ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Perturbative Renormalization

In this article a self-contained exposition of proving perturbative renormalizability of a quantum field theory based on an adaption of Wilson's differential renormalization group equation to perturbation theory is given. The topics treated include the spontaneously broken SU(2) Yang–Mills theory. Although mainly a coherent but selective review, the article contains also some simplifications and extensions with respect to the literature.

scholarly journals INFRARED BEHAVIOR OF INTERACTING BOSONS AT ZERO TEMPERATURE

2011 ◽  
Vol 25 (12n13) ◽  
pp. 963-971
Author(s):  
N. DUPUIS
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Correlation Functions ◽  
Zero Temperature ◽  
Infrared Behavior ◽  
Bogoliubov Approximation ◽  
Perturbative Renormalization ◽  
Infrared Divergences

We review the infrared behavior of interacting bosons at zero temperature. After a brief discussion of the Bogoliubov approximation and the breakdown of perturbation theory due to infrared divergences, we show how the non-perturbative renormalization group enables to obtain the exact infrared behavior of the correlation functions.

scholarly journals Systematization of basic divergent integrals in perturbation theory and renormalization group functions

2009 ◽  
Vol 673 (3) ◽  
pp. 220-226 ◽  
Author(s):  
L.C.T. Brito ◽  
H.G. Fargnoli ◽  
A.P. Baêta Scarpelli ◽  
Marcos Sampaio ◽  
M.C. Nemes
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Group Functions

scholarly journals The axion-baryon coupling in SU(3) heavy baryon chiral perturbation theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (8) ◽  
Author(s):  
Thomas Vonk ◽  
Feng-Kun Guo ◽  
Ulf-G. Meißner
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Chiral Perturbation Theory ◽  
Heavy Baryon ◽  
Power Counting ◽  
Flavor Symmetry ◽  
Chiral Perturbation ◽  
Third Order ◽  
Stellar Objects ◽  
The Past ◽  
Dense Nuclear Matter

Abstract In the past, the axion-nucleon coupling has been calculated in the framework of SU(2) heavy baryon chiral perturbation theory up to third order in the chiral power counting. Here, we extend these earlier studies to the case of heavy baryon chiral perturbation theory with SU(3) flavor symmetry and derive the axion coupling to the full SU(3) baryon octet, showing that the axion also significantly couples to hyperons. As studies on dense nuclear matter suggest the possible existence of hyperons in stellar objects such as neutron stars, our results should have phenomenological implications related to the so-called axion window.

scholarly journals Renormalization group and fractional calculus methods in a complex world: A review

2021 ◽  
Vol 24 (1) ◽  
pp. 5-53
Author(s):  
Lihong Guo ◽  
YangQuan Chen ◽  
Shaoyun Shi ◽  
Bruce J. West
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Fractional Calculus ◽  
Singular Perturbation ◽  
World View ◽  
Singular Perturbation Theory ◽  
Asymptotic Behavior Of Solutions ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Self Similarity ◽  
Way Of Thinking

Abstract The concept of the renormalization group (RG) emerged from the renormalization of quantum field variables, which is typically used to deal with the issue of divergences to infinity in quantum field theory. Meanwhile, in the study of phase transitions and critical phenomena, it was found that the self–similarity of systems near critical points can be described using RG methods. Furthermore, since self–similarity is often a defining feature of a complex system, the RG method is also devoted to characterizing complexity. In addition, the RG approach has also proven to be a useful tool to analyze the asymptotic behavior of solutions in the singular perturbation theory. In this review paper, we discuss the origin, development, and application of the RG method in a variety of fields from the physical, social and life sciences, in singular perturbation theory, and reveal the need to connect the RG and the fractional calculus (FC). The FC is another basic mathematical approach for describing complexity. RG and FC entail a potentially new world view, which we present as a way of thinking that differs from the classical Newtonian view. In this new framework, we discuss the essential properties of complex systems from different points of view, as well as, presenting recommendations for future research based on this new way of thinking.

scholarly journals HETEROTIC T-DUALITY AND THE RENORMALIZATION GROUP

1999 ◽  
Vol 14 (14) ◽  
pp. 2257-2271 ◽  
Author(s):  
KASPER OLSEN ◽  
RICARDO SCHIAPPA
Keyword(s):  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Sigma Models ◽  
Sigma Model ◽  
Beta Function ◽  
Target Space ◽  
Loop Order ◽  
Duality Transformations ◽  
Duality Symmetry ◽  
The One ◽  
Renormalization Group Flows

We consider target space duality transformations for heterotic sigma models and strings away from renormalization group fixed points. By imposing certain consistency requirements between the T-duality symmetry and renormalization group flows, the one-loop gauge beta function is uniquely determined, without any diagram calculations. Classical T-duality symmetry is a valid quantum symmetry of the heterotic sigma model, severely constraining its renormalization flows at this one-loop order. The issue of heterotic anomalies and their cancellation is addressed from this duality constraining viewpoint.

scholarly journals A MANIFESTLY GAUGE INVARIANT AND UNIVERSAL CALCULUS FORSU(N) YANG–MILLS

2006 ◽  
Vol 21 (23n24) ◽  
pp. 4627-4761 ◽  
Author(s):  
OLIVER J. ROSTEN
Keyword(s):  
Perturbation Theory ◽  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Explicit Dependence ◽  
Gauge Invariant ◽  
Yang Mills ◽  
Group A ◽  
Β Function ◽  
Exact Renormalization Group

Within the framework of the Exact Renormalization Group, a manifestly gauge invariant calculus is constructed for SU (N) Yang–Mills. The methodology is comprehensively illustrated with a proof, to all orders in perturbation theory, that the β function has no explicit dependence on either the seed action or details of the covariantization of the cutoff. The cancellation of these nonuniversal contributions is done in an entirely diagrammatic fashion.

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