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Derivative expansions in quantum electrodynamics

Journal Article · · Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA)
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Department of Physics, Chungbuk National University, Cheongju Chungbuk 360-763, Korea (KR)
  2. Department of Physics, Seoul National University, Seoul 151-742, Korea (KR)

A new method for calculating the covariant derivative expansions is presented, particularly in Abelian gauge theories, which can be used to find derivative expansions around nonvanishing gauge field-strength tensors. We apply this method to find the {ital O}(({partial derivative}{sub {lambda}}F{sub {mu}{nu}}){sup 2}) terms of electron determinants in quantum electrodynamics.

OSTI ID:
7243476
Journal Information:
Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (USA) Vol. 40:12; ISSN PRVDA; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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