Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories

Details Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories

1997-08-23

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9708124v1

Phys.Rev. D57 (1998) 6337-6341

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

7 pages, LaTex w/RevTex, PSfig, 3 figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevD.57.6337

In an effort to understand the physical implications of the newly discovered non-trivial directions in scalar field theory, we compute lowest order scattering amplitudes, cross sections, and the 1-loop effective potential. To lowest order, the primary effect of the nonpolynomial nature of the theories is a renormalization of the field. The high energy scaling of the 2-->2 cross section is studied and found to differ significantly from that of pure phi^4 theory. From the 1-loop effective potential we determine that in some cases radiative corrections destroy classical symmetry breaking, resulting in a phase boundary between symmetry broken and unbroken theories. No radiatively induced symmetry breaking is observed.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cross Section and Effective Potential in Asymptotically Free Scalar Field Theories will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-554420