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Stochastic regularization of quantum field theory

Journal Article · · Ann. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)
The equivalence between a D-dimensional classical field theory coupled to an external random source having Gaussian correlations and its D-2 dimensional quantum counterpart was established. Utilizing this equivalence, a regularization procedure for scalar theories is developed. The regularization amounts to a compactification of the extra two dimensions. The regularization scheme is interpreted in terms of superpropagator modifications.
Research Organization:
Center for Theoretical Physics, Laboratory for Nuclear Science and Department of Physics, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76ER03069
OSTI ID:
5078739
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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