scholarly journals The distributional zeta-function in disordered field theory

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (25) ◽  
pp. 1650144 ◽  
Author(s):  
B. F. Svaiter ◽  
N. F. Svaiter
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Zeta Function ◽  
Complex Function ◽  
Function Technique ◽  
Dimensional Euclidean Space ◽  
Basic Tool ◽  
Disordered System ◽  
Text Model

In this paper, we present a new mathematical rigorous technique for computing the average free energy of a disordered system with quenched randomness, using the replicas. The basic tool of this technique is a distributional zeta-function, a complex function whose derivative at the origin yields the average free energy of the system as the sum of two contributions: the first one is a series in which all the integer moments of the partition function of the model contribute; the second one, which cannot be written as a series of the integer moments, can be made as small as desired. This result supports the use of integer moments of the partition function, computed via replicas, for expressing the average free energy of the system. One advantage of the proposed formalism is that it does not require the understanding of the properties of the permutation group when the number of replicas goes to zero. Moreover, the symmetry is broken using the saddle-point equations of the model. As an application for the distributional zeta-function technique, we obtain the average free energy of the disordered [Formula: see text] model defined in a [Formula: see text]-dimensional Euclidean space.

scholarly journals Ruelle Zeta Function from Field Theory

2020 ◽  
Vol 21 (12) ◽  
pp. 3835-3867
Author(s):  
Charles Hadfield ◽  
Santosh Kandel ◽  
Michele Schiavina
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Zeta Function ◽  
Lagrangian Submanifolds ◽  
Analytic Torsion ◽  
Contact Manifolds ◽  
Gauge Fixing ◽  
Ruelle Zeta Function

Abstract We propose a field-theoretic interpretation of Ruelle zeta function and show how it can be seen as the partition function for BF theory when an unusual gauge-fixing condition on contact manifolds is imposed. This suggests an alternative rephrasing of a conjecture due to Fried on the equivalence between Ruelle zeta function and analytic torsion, in terms of homotopies of Lagrangian submanifolds.

scholarly journals Directed Polymers and Interfaces in Disordered Media

Polymers ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (5) ◽  
pp. 1066
Author(s):  
Róbinson J. Acosta Diaz ◽  
Christian D. Rodríguez-Camargo ◽  
Nami F. Svaiter
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Saddle Point ◽  
Finite Temperature ◽  
Series Representation ◽  
Replica Method ◽  
Quenched Disorder ◽  
Directed Polymers ◽  
Disordered Media

We consider field theory formulation for directed polymers and interfaces in the presence of quenched disorder. We write a series representation for the averaged free energy, where all the integer moments of the partition function of the model contribute. The structure of field space is analysed for polymers and interfaces at finite temperature using the saddle-point equations derived from each integer moments of the partition function. For the case of an interface we obtain the wandering exponent ξ = ( 4 − d ) / 2 , also obtained by the conventional replica method for the replica symmetric scenario.

REGULARIZATION OF GENERAL MULTIDIMENSIONAL EPSTEIN ZETA-FUNCTIONS

1989 ◽  
Vol 01 (01) ◽  
pp. 113-128 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. ELIZALDE ◽  
A. ROMEO
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Quantum Field Theory ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Zeta Function ◽  
Finite Temperature ◽  
Casimir Effect ◽  
Zeta Functions ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Type Formula

We study expressions for the regularization of general multidimensional Epstein zeta-functions of the type [Formula: see text] After reviewing some classical results in the light of the extended proof of zeta-function regularization recently obtained by the authors, approximate but very quickly convergent expressions for these functions are derived. This type of analysis has many interesting applications, e.g. in any quantum field theory defined in a partially compactified Euclidean spacetime or at finite temperature. As an example, we obtain the partition function for the Casimir effect at finite temperature.

A canonical ensemble derivation of the McMillan-Mayer solution theory

1983 ◽  
Vol 48 (10) ◽  
pp. 2888-2892 ◽  
Author(s):  
Vilém Kodýtek
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Energy Function ◽  
Special Function ◽  
Helmholtz Free Energy ◽  
Canonical Ensemble ◽  
Free Energy Function ◽  
Solution Theory ◽  
Pure Solvent ◽  
The Common

A special free energy function is defined for a solution in the osmotic equilibrium with pure solvent. The partition function of the solution is derived at the McMillan-Mayer level and it is related to this special function in the same manner as the common partition function of the system to its Helmholtz free energy.

scholarly journals Boundary conditions in topological AdS4/CFT3

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Pietro Benetti Genolini ◽  
Matan Grinberg ◽  
Paul Richmond
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Free Energy ◽  
Boundary Conditions ◽  
Smooth Solution ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Field Theories ◽  
Legendre Transformation ◽  
Generating Functional ◽  
Holographic Duals

Abstract We revisit the construction in four-dimensional gauged Spin(4) supergravity of the holographic duals to topologically twisted three-dimensional $$ \mathcal{N} $$ N = 4 field theories. Our focus in this paper is to highlight some subtleties related to preserving supersymmetry in AdS/CFT, namely the inclusion of finite counterterms and the necessity of a Legendre transformation to find the dual to the field theory generating functional. Studying the geometry of these supergravity solutions, we conclude that the gravitational free energy is indeed independent from the metric of the boundary, and it vanishes for any smooth solution.

scholarly journals The bulk, surface and corner free energies of the anisotropic triangular Ising model

2020 ◽  
Vol 476 (2234) ◽  
pp. 20190713
Author(s):  
Rodney J. Baxter
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Ising Model ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Temperature Series ◽  
Isotropic Case ◽  
Series Expansions ◽  
Exact Results ◽  
Free Energies ◽  
Bulk Surface ◽  
Bulk Free Energy

We consider the anisotropic Ising model on the triangular lattice with finite boundaries, and use Kaufman’s spinor method to calculate low-temperature series expansions for the partition function to high order. From these, we can obtain 108-term series expansions for the bulk, surface and corner free energies. We extrapolate these to all terms and thereby conjecture the exact results for each. Our results agree with the exactly known bulk-free energy and with Cardy and Peschel’s conformal invariance predictions for the dominant behaviour at criticality. For the isotropic case, they also agree with Vernier and Jacobsen’s conjecture for the 60 ° corners.

Phase equilibria in solutions of rod-like particles

1956 ◽  
Vol 234 (1196) ◽  
pp. 73-89 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Phase Separation ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Colloidal Particles ◽  
Double Layers ◽  
Positive Energy ◽  
Isotropic Phase ◽  
Electric Double Layers ◽  
Rigid Rod ◽  
Anisotropic Phase

A partition function for a system of rigid rod-like particles with partial orientation about an axis is derived through the use of a modified lattice model. In the limit of perfect orientation the partition function reduces to the ideal mixing law ; for complete disorientation it corresponds to the polymer mixing law for rigid chains. A general expression is given for the free energy of mixing as a function of the mole numbers, the axis ratio of the solute particles, and a disorientation parameter. This function passes through a minimum followed by a maximum with increase in the disorientation parameter, provided the latter exceeds a critical value which is 2e for the pure solute and which increases with dilution. Assigning this parameter the value which minimizes the free energy, the chemical potentials display discontinuities a t the concentration a t which the minimum first appears. Separation into an isotropic phase and a some what more concentrated anisotropic phase arises because of the discontinuity, in confirmation of the theories of Onsager and Isihara, which treat only the second virial coefficient. Phase separation thus arises as a consequence of particle asymmetry, unassisted by an energy term . Whereas for a large-particle asymmetry both phases in equilibrium are predicted to be fairly dilute when mixing is athermal, a comparatively small positive energy of interaction causes the concentration in the anisotropic phase to increase sharply, while the concentration in the isotropic phase becomes vanishingly small. The theory offers a statistical mechanical basis for interpreting precipitation of rod-like colloidal particles with the formation of fibrillar structures such as are prominent in the fibrous proteins. The asymmetry of tobacco mosaic virus particles (with or without inclusion of their electric double layers) is insufficient alone to explain the well-known phase separation which occurs from their dilute solutions at very low ionic strengths. Higher-order interaction between electric double layers appears to be a major factor in bringing about dilute phase separation for these and other asymmetric colloidal particles bearing large charges, as was pointed out previously by Oster.

scholarly journals Bounding f(R) gravity by particle production rate

2016 ◽  
Vol 25 (04) ◽  
pp. 1630010 ◽  
Author(s):  
Salvatore Capozziello ◽  
Orlando Luongo ◽  
Mariacristina Paolella
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Particle Production ◽  
High Redshift ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Quantum Field ◽  
Quantum Vacuum ◽  
Vacuum States ◽  
Text Model ◽  
Free Parameters ◽  
The Given

Several models of [Formula: see text] gravity have been proposed in order to address the dark side problem in cosmology. However, these models should be constrained also at ultraviolet scales in order to achieve some correct fundamental interpretation. Here, we analyze this possibility comparing quantum vacuum states in given [Formula: see text] cosmological backgrounds. Specifically, we compare the Bogolubov transformations associated to different vacuum states for some [Formula: see text] models. The procedure consists in fixing the [Formula: see text] free parameters by requiring that the Bogolubov coefficients can be correspondingly minimized to be in agreement with both high redshift observations and quantum field theory predictions. In such a way, the particle production is related to the value of the Hubble parameter and then to the given [Formula: see text] model. The approach is developed in both metric and Palatini formalism.

scholarly journals THE CRITICAL POINT OF UNORIENTED RANDOM SURFACES WITH A NONEVEN POTENTIAL

1993 ◽  
Vol 08 (06) ◽  
pp. 1139-1152
Author(s):  
M.A. MARTÍN-DELGADO
Keyword(s):  
Free Energy ◽  
Partition Function ◽  
Critical Point ◽  
Discrete Model ◽  
Recursion Relation ◽  
Scaling Limit ◽  
Random Surfaces ◽  
Matrix Ensemble ◽  
Quartic Interaction ◽  
Double Scaling Limit

The discrete model of the real symmetric one-matrix ensemble is analyzed with a cubic interaction. The partition function is found to satisfy a recursion relation that solves the model. The double scaling-limit of the recursion relation leads to a Miura transformation relating the contributions to the free energy coming from oriented and unoriented random surfaces. This transformation is the same kind as found with a quartic interaction.

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