scholarly journals Effective potential in the boundary effective theory formalism

2011 ◽  
Vol 83 (12) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. Bessa ◽  
C. A. A. de Carvalho ◽  
E. S. Fraga ◽  
F. Gelis
Keyword(s):  
Effective Potential ◽  
Effective Theory

scholarly journals Quintessence in low-energy effective theory

2018 ◽  
Vol 168 ◽  
pp. 08004
Author(s):  
Tae Hoon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Effective Potential ◽  
Cosmological Solution ◽  
Low Energy ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Late Time ◽  
Inverse Power Law ◽  
Virtual Interactions ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Gravitational Equations

Considering a theory of Brans-Dicke gravity with general couplings of a heavy field, we derive the low-energy effective theory action in the universe of temperature much lower than the heavy field mass. Gravitational equations and the Brans-Dicke scalar field equation including an effective potential of the scalar field are obtained, which is induced through virtual interactions of the heavy field in the late-time universe. We find a deSitter cosmological solution stemming from the inverse power law effective potential of the scalar field and discuss the possibility that the late time acceleration of our universe can be described by means of the solution.

scholarly journals CONFORMAL FACTOR DYNAMICS IN THE 1/N EXPANSION

1995 ◽  
Vol 10 (09) ◽  
pp. 733-739 ◽  
Author(s):  
E. ELIZALDE ◽  
S. D. ODINTSOV
Keyword(s):  
Renormalization Group ◽  
Quantum Gravity ◽  
Cosmological Constant ◽  
Effective Potential ◽  
Bound States ◽  
Conformal Factor ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Cosmological Constant Problem ◽  
New Model

We suggest to consider conformal factor dynamics as applying to composite bound states, in the framework of the 1/N expansion. In this way, a new model of effective theory for quantum gravity is obtained. The renormalization group (RG) analysis of this model provides a framework to solve the cosmological constant problem, since the value of this constant turns out to be suppressed, as a result of the RG contributions. The effective potential for the conformal factor is also found.

scholarly journals Effective potential of scalar-tensor gravity with quartic self-interaction of scalar field

2022 ◽  
Author(s):  
Boris N Latosh ◽  
Andrej B Arbuzov ◽  
Andrej Nikitenko
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Effective Potential ◽  
Strong Field ◽  
Instability Region ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Model Parameters ◽  
Field Region ◽  
Slow Roll

Abstract One-loop effective potential of scalar-tensor gravity with a quartic scalar field self-interaction is evaluated up to first post-Minkowskian order. The potential develops an instability in the strong field regime which is expected from an effective theory. Depending on model parameters the instability region can be exponentially far in a strong field region. Possible applications of the model for inflationary scenarios are highlighted. It is shown that the model can enter the slow-roll regime with a certain set of parameters.

Effective Field Theory in Particle Physics and Cosmology

2020 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Effective Field Theory ◽  
Particle Physics ◽  
Large Scale ◽  
Effective Field ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Soft Collinear Effective Theory ◽  
Multiple Length Scales ◽  
Cosmological Observations ◽  
Standard Models

Effective field theory (EFT) is a general method for describing quantum systems with multiple-length scales in a tractable fashion. It allows us to perform precise calculations in established models (such as the standard models of particle physics and cosmology), as well as to concisely parametrize possible effects from physics beyond the standard models. EFTs have become key tools in the theoretical analysis of particle physics experiments and cosmological observations, despite being absent from many textbooks. This volume aims to provide a comprehensive introduction to many of the EFTs in use today, and covers topics that include large-scale structure, WIMPs, dark matter, heavy quark effective theory, flavour physics, soft-collinear effective theory, and more.

scholarly journals Excited heavy baryons and their symmetries II: Effective theory

2001 ◽  
Vol 692 (3-4) ◽  
pp. 521-545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chi-Keung Chow ◽  
Thomas D. Cohen ◽  
Boris A. Gelman
Keyword(s):  
Effective Theory ◽  
Heavy Baryons

scholarly journals Gauge invariance, polar coordinates and inflation

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Ali Akil ◽  
Xi Tong
Keyword(s):  
Coordinate System ◽  
Effective Potential ◽  
Gauge Invariance ◽  
Polar Coordinates ◽  
Quantum Corrections ◽  
Background Current ◽  
Gauge Invariant ◽  
Gauge Dependence ◽  
Current Term ◽  
Invariant Current

Abstract We point out the necessity of resolving the apparent gauge dependence in the quantum corrections of cosmological observables for Higgs-like inflation models. We highlight the fact that this gauge dependence is due to the use of an asymmetric background current which is specific to a choice of coordinate system in the scalar manifold. Favoring simplicity over complexity, we further propose a practical shortcut to gauge-independent inflationary observables by using effective potential obtained from a polar-like background current choice. We demonstrate this shortcut for several explicit examples and present a gauge-independent prediction of inflationary observables in the Abelian Higgs model. Furthermore, with Nielsen’s gauge dependence identities, we show that for any theory to all orders, a gauge-invariant current term gives a gauge-independent effective potential and thus gauge-invariant inflationary observables.

scholarly journals Unitarity in KK-graviton production, a case study in warped extra-dimensions

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A. de Giorgi ◽  
S. Vogl
Keyword(s):  
Extra Dimensions ◽  
Sum Rules ◽  
Effective Theory ◽  
Higher Dimensional ◽  
Massive Spin ◽  
The Matrix ◽  
Dimensional Gravity ◽  
Warped Extra Dimensions ◽  
Kaluza Klein

Abstract The Kaluza-Klein (KK) decomposition of higher-dimensional gravity gives rise to a tower of KK-gravitons in the effective four-dimensional (4D) theory. Such massive spin-2 fields are known to be connected with unitarity issues and easily lead to a breakdown of the effective theory well below the naive scale of the interaction. However, the breakdown of the effective 4D theory is expected to be controlled by the parameters of the 5D theory. Working in a simplified Randall-Sundrum model we study the matrix elements for matter annihilations into massive gravitons. We find that truncating the KK-tower leads to an early breakdown of perturbative unitarity. However, by considering the full tower we obtain a set of sum rules for the couplings between the different KK-fields that restore unitarity up to the scale of the 5D theory. We prove analytically that these are fulfilled in the model under consideration and present numerical tests of their convergence. This work complements earlier studies that focused on graviton self-interactions and yields additional sum rules that are required if matter fields are incorporated into warped extra-dimensions.

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