Quantum field theory on curved spacetimes: Axiomatic framework and examples

Journal Article · Tue Mar 15 00:00:00 EDT 2016 · Journal of Mathematical Physics

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.4939955· OSTI ID:22597041

Fredenhagen, Klaus ^[1]; Rejzner, Kasia ^[2]

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1. II Institut fur Theoretische Physik, Universitat Hamburg, Hamburg 22761 (Germany)
2. Department of Mathematics, University of York, York YO10 5DD (United Kingdom)

In this review article, we want to expose a systematic development of quantum field theory on curved spacetimes. The leading principle is the emphasis on local properties. It turns out that this requires a reformulation of the QFT framework which also yields a new perspective for the theories on Minkowski space. The aim of the present work is to provide an almost self-contained introduction into the framework, which should be accessible for both mathematical physicists and mathematicians.

• OSTI ID: 22597041
• Journal Information: Journal of Mathematical Physics, Vol. 57, Issue 3; Other Information: (c) 2016 AIP Publishing LLC; Country of input: International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA); ISSN 0022-2488
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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