On a Possible Small Pauli Term in Quantum Electrodynamics
Journal Article
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· Progress of Theoretical Physics (Kyoto)
The substitution of a nonlocal interaction and a cutoff procedure for the local electron--photon interaction in the calculation of the electron mass in the low-energy limit introduces a small Pauli term, delta . The delta is calculated, first by using the precise anomalous magnetic moment of the electron, giving delta = 7.4 plus or minus 5 x 10⁻⁶, and then by using the Lamb sbift in the H atom, giving delta = --1 7 plus or minus 3 4 x 10⁻⁶ Calculation using the fine structure of positronium was also performed, resulting in delta = 2.5 plus or minus 9.8 x 10⁻⁵. It is concluded that there is no definite evidence for or against the existence of a Pauli term. The possible role of the Pauli term in quantum electrodynamical processes is discussed; it is similar to the modification in quantum electrodynamics at small distances. (D.L.C.)
- Research Organization:
- Rikkyo Univ., Tokyo
- Sponsoring Organization:
- USDOE
- NSA Number:
- NSA-14-018394
- OSTI ID:
- 4155179
- Journal Information:
- Progress of Theoretical Physics (Kyoto), Journal Name: Progress of Theoretical Physics (Kyoto) Journal Issue: 6 Vol. 22; ISSN 0033-068X
- Country of Publication:
- Country unknown/Code not available
- Language:
- English
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