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On a family of (1+1)-dimensional scalar field theory models: Kinks, stability, one-loop mass shifts

Journal Article · · Annals of Physics (New York)
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  1. Departamento de Fisica Fundamental and IUFFyM, Universidad de Salamanca (Spain)
In this paper we construct a one-parametric family of (1+1)-dimensional one-component scalar field theory models supporting kinks. Inspired by the sine-Gordon and {phi}{sup 4} models, we look at all possible extensions such that the kink second-order fluctuation operators are Schroedinger differential operators with Poeschl-Teller potential wells. In this situation, the associated spectral problem is solvable and therefore we shall succeed in analyzing the kink stability completely and in computing the one-loop quantum correction to the kink mass exactly. When the parameter is a natural number, the family becomes the hierarchy for which the potential wells are reflectionless, the two first levels of the hierarchy being the sine-Gordon and {phi}{sup 4} models. - Highlights: Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We construct a family of scalar field theory models supporting kinks. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer The second-order kink fluctuation operators involve Poeschl-Teller potential wells. Black-Right-Pointing-Pointer We compute the one-loop quantum correction to the kink mass with different methods.
OSTI ID:
22157047
Journal Information:
Annals of Physics (New York), Journal Name: Annals of Physics (New York) Journal Issue: 9 Vol. 327; ISSN 0003-4916; ISSN APNYA6
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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