Negative Power Spectra in Quantum Field Theory

Details Negative Power Spectra in Quantum Field Theory Negative Power Spectra in Quantum Field Theory

2010-12-15

arxiv.org/abs/1012.3226v1

Phys. Lett. A375, 2296 (2011)

Physics

Quantum Physics

4 pages, 1 figure

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We consider the spatial power spectra associated with fluctuations of quadratic operators in field theory, such as quantum stress tensor components. We show that the power spectrum can be negative, in contrast to most fluctuation phenomena where the Wiener-Khinchine theorem requires a positive power spectrum. We show why the usual argument for positivity fails in this case, and discuss the physical interpretation of negative power spectra. Possible applications to cosmology are discussed.

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