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Title: Cauchy problem and Green's functions for first order differential operators and algebraic quantization

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.3530846· OSTI ID:21501266
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  1. Berlin Mathematical School, TU Berlin, Mathematisches Institut, MA 2-2, Strasse des 17. Juni 136, 10623 Berlin (Germany)

Existence and uniqueness of advanced and retarded fundamental solutions (Green's functions) and of global solutions to the Cauchy problem is proved for a general class of first order linear differential operators on vector bundles over globally hyperbolic Lorentzian manifolds. This is a core ingredient to CAR-/CCR-algebraic constructions of quantum field theories on curved spacetimes, particularly for higher spin field equations.

OSTI ID:
21501266
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 52, Issue 2; Other Information: DOI: 10.1063/1.3530846; (c) 2011 American Institute of Physics; ISSN 0022-2488
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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