Renormalization of the $Φ^4$ scalar theory under Robin boundary conditions and a possible new renormalization ambiguity
| dc.creator | de Albuquerque, Luiz C | |
| dc.date | 2005-07-01 | |
| dc.date | 2005-09-05 | |
| dc.date.accessioned | 2026-07-07T04:18:25Z | |
| dc.date.available | 2026-07-07T04:18:25Z | |
| dc.description | We perform a detailed analysis of renormalization at one-loop order in the $λϕ^4$ theory with Robin boundary condition (characterized by a constant $c$) on a single plate at $z=0$. For arbitrary $c\geq0$ the renormalized theory is finite after the inclusion of the usual mass and coupling constant counterterms, and two independent surface counterterms. A surface counterterm renormalizes the parameter $c$. The other one may involve either an additional wave-function renormalization for fields at the surface, or an extra quadratic surface counterterm. We show that both choices lead to consistent subtraction schemes at one-loop order, and that moreover it is possible to work out a consistent scheme with both counterterms included. In this case, however, they can not be independent quantities. We study a simple one-parameter family of solutions where they are assumed to be proportional to each other, with a constant $\vartheta$. Moreover, we show that the renormalized Green functions at one-loop order does not depend on $\vartheta$. This result is interpreted as indicating a possible new renormalization ambiguity related to the choice of $\vartheta$. | |
| dc.description | 19 pages, 1 figure, revtex4. Version 2 includes 3 new references | |
| dc.identifier | https://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0507019 | |
| dc.identifier | http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/0507019 | |
| dc.identifier.uri | http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/53176 | |
| dc.subject | High Energy Physics - Theory | |
| dc.title | Renormalization of the $Φ^4$ scalar theory under Robin boundary conditions and a possible new renormalization ambiguity | |
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