Hadamard’s variational formula in terms of stress and strain tensors

Starting from a Lagrangian action functional for two scalar fields we construct, by variational methods, the Laplacian Green function for a bounded domain and an appropriate stress tensor. By a further variation, imposed by a given vector field, we arrive at an interior version of the Hadamard variational formula, previously considered by P. Garabedian. It gives the variation of the Green function in terms of a pairing between the stress tensor and a strain tensor in the interior of the domain, this contrasting the classical Hadamard formula which is expressed as a pure boundary variation.

Four-mode squeezed states: two-field quantum systems and the symplectic group $$\mathrm {Sp}(4,{\mathbb {R}})$$

We construct the four-mode squeezed states and study their physical properties. These states describe two linearly-coupled quantum scalar fields, which makes them physically relevant in various contexts such as cosmology. They are shown to generalise the usual two-mode squeezed states of single-field systems, with additional transfers of quanta between the fields. To build them in the Fock space, we use the symplectic structure of the phase space. For this reason, we first present a pedagogical analysis of the symplectic group $$\mathrm {Sp}(4,{\mathbb {R}})$$ Sp ( 4 , R ) and its Lie algebra, from which we construct the four-mode squeezed states and discuss their structure. We also study the reduced single-field system obtained by tracing out one of the two fields. This procedure being easier in the phase space, it motivates the use of the Wigner function which we introduce as an alternative description of the state. It allows us to discuss environmental effects in the case of linear interactions. In particular, we find that there is always a range of interaction coupling for which decoherence occurs without substantially affecting the power spectra (hence the observables) of the system.

Three-point functions in ABJM and Bethe Ansatz

We develop an integrability-based framework to compute structure constants of two sub-determinant operators and a single-trace non-BPS operator in ABJM theory in the planar limit. In this first paper, we study them at weak coupling using a relation to an integrable spin chain. We first develop a nested Bethe ansatz for an alternating SU(4) spin chain that describes single-trace operators made out of scalar fields. We then apply it to the computation of the structure constants and show that they are given by overlaps between a Bethe eigenstate and a matrix product state. We conjecture that the determinant operator corresponds to an integrable matrix product state and present a closed-form expression for the overlap, which resembles the so-called Gaudin determinant. We also provide evidence for the integrability of general sub-determinant operators. The techniques developed in this paper can be applied to other quantities in ABJM theory including three-point functions of single-trace operators.

The $$R^2$$-Higgs inflation with two Higgs doublets

We study $$R^2$$ R 2 -Higgs inflation in a model with two Higgs doublets in which the Higgs sector of the Standard Model is extended by an additional Higgs doublet, thereby four scalar fields are involved in the inflationary evolutions. We first derive the set of equations required to follow the inflationary dynamics in this two Higgs doublet model, allowing a nonminimal coupling between the Higgs-squared and the Ricci scalar R, as well as the $$R^2$$ R 2 term in the covariant formalism. By numerically solving the system of equations, we find that, in parameter space where a successful $$R^2$$ R 2 -Higgs inflation are realized and consistent with low energy constraints, the inflationary dynamics can be effectively described by a single slow-roll formalism even though four fields are involved in the model. We also argue that the parameter space favored by $$R^2$$ R 2 -Higgs inflation requires nearly degenerate masses for $$m_{\mathsf {H}}$$ m H , $$m_A$$ m A and $$m_{{\mathsf {H}}^{\pm }}$$ m H ± , where $${\mathsf {H}}$$ H , A, and $${\mathsf {H}}^{\pm }$$ H ± are the extra CP even, CP odd, and charged Higgs bosons in the general two Higgs doublet model taking renormalization group evolutions of the parameters into account. Discovery of such heavy scalars at the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) are possible if they are in the sub-TeV mass range. Indirect evidences may also emerge at the LHCb and Belle-II experiments, however, to probe the quasi degenerate mass spectra one would likely require high luminosity LHC or future lepton colliders such as the International Linear Collider and the Future Circular Collider.

Late time transition of Universe and the hybrid scale factor

In this study, we propose an interacting model to explain the physical mechanism of the late time transition from matter-dominated era to the dark energy-dominated era of the Universe evolution and to obtain a scale factor a(t) representing two eras together. In the present model, we consider a minimal coupling of two scalar fields which correspond to the dark matter and dark energy interacting through a potential based on the FLRW framework. Analytical solution of this model leads to a new scale factor a(t) in the hybrid form $$a(t)=a_{0} (t/t_{0})^{\alpha } e^{ht/t_{0}}$$ a ( t ) = a 0 ( t / t 0 ) α e h t / t 0 . This peculiar result reveals that the scale factor behaving as $$a (t) \propto (t/t_{0})^{\alpha }$$ a ( t ) ∝ ( t / t 0 ) α in the range $$t/t_{0}\le t_{c}$$ t / t 0 ≤ t c corresponds to the matter-dominated era while $$a(t) \propto \exp (ht/t_{0})$$ a ( t ) ∝ exp ( h t / t 0 ) in the range $$t/t_{0}>t_{c}$$ t / t 0 > t c accounts for the dark energy-dominated era, respectively. Surprisingly, we explore that the transition from the power-law to the exponential expansion appears at the crossover time $$t_{0} \approx 9.8$$ t 0 ≈ 9.8 Gyear. We attain that the presented model leads to precisely correct results so that the crossover time $$t_{0}$$ t 0 and $$\alpha $$ α are completely consistent with the exact solution of the FLRW and re-scaled Hubble parameter $$H_{0}$$ H 0 lies within the observed limits given by Planck, CMB and SNIa data (or other combinations), which lead to consistent cosmological quantities such as the dimensionless Hubble parameter h, deceleration parameter q, jerk parameter j and EoS parameter w. We also discuss time dependent behavior of the dark energy and dark matter to show their roles on the time evolution of the universe. Additionally, we observe that all main results completely depend on the structure of the interaction potential when the parameter values are tuned to satisfy the zero energy condition. Finally, we conclude that interactions in the dark sector may play an important role on the time evolution and provides a mechanism to explain the late time transition of the Universe.

Vortices in 𝒫𝒯-symmetric non-Hermitian superfluid

We discuss the properties of the non-Hermitian 𝒫𝒯-symmetric two–scalar fields model. We investigate stability areas of this system and properties of vortices that emerge in the system of two interacting scalar fields. The phase diagram of the model contains stable and unstable regions depending on 𝒫𝒯-symmetry breaking, which intercross the regions of U(1)-symmetric and U(1)-broken phases in a nontrivial way. At non-zero quartic couplings, the non-Hermitian model possesses classical vortex solutions in the 𝒫𝒯-symmetric regions. We also consider a close Hermitian analog of the theory and compare the results with the non-Hermitian model.

A new constant behind the rotational velocity of galaxies

The present work is devoted to studying the dynamical evolution of galaxies in scalar-Gauss-Bonnet gravity and its relationship with the MOND paradigm. This study is useful for giving meaning to the presence of a new gravitational constant. The stability of dark matter is strongly dependent on matter density. We are interested in calculating the maximum rotational velocity of galaxies. We show that rotating galaxies can be described by a new parameter that depends both on the minimum value of scalar fields and on the effective mass of this field. According to observational data, we have shown that this parameter is a constant.