Stochastic quantization of gauge theories*

Journal Article · Sat May 01 04:00:00 EDT 1982 · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1016/0003-4916(82)90160-9· OSTI ID:5026661

McClain, B; Niemi, A; Taylor, C

The equivalence between a scalar quantum field theory in D dimensions and its classical counterpart in D+2 dimensions which is coupled to an external random source with Gaussian correlations was observed by previous authors. This stochastic quantization is extended to gauge theories. The proof exploits the supersymmetry formalism suggested by Parisi and Sourlas.

• Research Organization: Center for Theoretical Physics, Laboratory for Nuclear Science and Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
• OSTI ID: 5026661
• Journal Information: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 140:2; ISSN APNYA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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