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Feynman-Schwinder representation approach to nonperturbative physics

Journal Article · · Phys Review
OSTI ID:753194
The Feynman-Schwinger representation provides a convenient framework for the calculation of nonperturbative propagators. In this paper the authors first investigate an analytically solvable case, namely the scalar QED in 0+1 dimension. With this toy model they illustrate how the formalism works. The analytic result for the self energy is compared with the perturbative result. Next, using a {chi}{sup 2} {phi} interaction, they discuss the regularization of various divergences encountered in this formalism. The ultraviolet divergence, which is common in standard perturbative field theory applications, is removed by using a Pauli-Villars regularization. They show that the divergence associated with large values of Feynman-Schwinger parameter s is spurious and it can be avoided by using an imaginary Feynman parameter is.
Research Organization:
Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility, Newport News, VA (US) (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Research (ER) (US) (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC05-84ER40150
OSTI ID:
753194
Report Number(s):
DOE/ER/40150-1291; JLAB-THY-99-16; WM-99-109
Journal Information:
Phys Review, Journal Name: Phys Review Journal Issue: 60 Vol. C
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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