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Generalized Retarded Functions and Analytic Function in Momentum Space in Quantum Field Theory

Journal Article · · Journal of Mathematical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.1703695· OSTI ID:4057309
The analytic n-point function in momentum space ln quantum field theory is studied. Its different boundary values for real values of the argument are determined, and a necessary and sufficient condition for them to be obtainable from the Wightman functions is given. The conditions are relativistic covariance, support properties in coordinate space (retardedness), two-term identities for momentum below threshold (corresponding to spectrum conditions) and four-term identlties (Steinmann relations). The first three conditions are translatable lnto a statemert about the domain of amalyticity of the n-point function: it ls analytic in a union of various extended tubes plus the polnts of contact of two neighboring tubes for real part of one momentum below threshold.
Research Organization:
Univ. of Illinois, Urbana
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
NSA Number:
NSA-15-014880
OSTI ID:
4057309
Journal Information:
Journal of Mathematical Physics, Journal Name: Journal of Mathematical Physics Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 2; ISSN 0022-2488
Publisher:
American Institute of Physics (AIP)
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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