Finite-Volume Form Factors in Semiclassical Approximation

by Riva, Valentina

Abstract


A semiclassical approach is used to obtain Lorentz covariant expressions for the form factors between the kink states of a quantum field theory with degenerate vacua. Implemented on a cylinder geometry it provides an estimate of the spectral representation of correlation functions in a finite volume. Illustrative examples of the applicability of the method are provided by the Sine-Gordon and the broken $\phi^4$ theories in 1+1 dimensions.


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