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One loop effective measure for sigma models coupled with gravity

Journal Article · · J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1063/1.527843· OSTI ID:6966441

The one loop effective measure for a two-dimensional generalized sigma model with torsion in the presence of an arbitrary gravitational background is computed. The consequences of the result on the relation between the conformal anomalies and the divergences of the model are considered.

Research Organization:
Dipartimento di Fisica dell'Universita di Pisa, Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Sezione di Pisa, Pisa, Italy
OSTI ID:
6966441
Journal Information:
J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States), Journal Name: J. Math. Phys. (N.Y.); (United States) Vol. 29:8; ISSN JMAPA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English