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One-loop algebras and fixed flow trajectories in adjoint multi-scalar gauge theory
Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics. Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, The Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmo Particle Physics (OKC).
Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics. Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, The Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmo Particle Physics (OKC).ORCID iD: 0000-0002-2419-7210
Number of Authors: 22023 (English)In: Journal of High Energy Physics (JHEP), ISSN 1126-6708, E-ISSN 1029-8479, Vol. 2023, no 4, article id 129Article in journal (Refereed) Published
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We study the one loop renormalisation of 4d SU(N) Yang-Mills theory with M adjoint representation scalar multiplets related by O(M) symmetry. General M are of field theoretic interest, and the 4d one loop beta function of the gauge coupling g2 vanishes for the case M = 22, which is intriguing for string theory. This case is related to D3 branes of critical bosonic string theory in D = 22 + 4 = 26. An RG fixed point could have provided a definition for a purely bosonic AdS/CFT, but we show that scalar self-couplings λ ruin one-loop conformal invariance in the large N limit. There are real fixed flows (fixed points of λ/g2) only for M ≥ 406, rendering one-loop fixed points of the gauge coupling and scalar couplings incompatible.

We develop and check an algebraic approach to the one-loop renormalisation group which we find to be characterised by a non-associative algebra of marginal couplings. In the large N limit, the resulting RG flows typically suffer from strong coupling in both the ultraviolet and the infrared. Only for M ≥ 406 fine-tuned solutions exist which are weakly coupled in the infrared.

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2023. Vol. 2023, no 4, article id 129
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1, N Expansion, Bosonic Strings, D-Branes, Renormalization Group
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URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-216989DOI: 10.1007/JHEP04(2023)129ISI: 000976173600001Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85156255127OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-216989DiVA, id: diva2:1759616
Available from: 2023-05-26 Created: 2023-05-26 Last updated: 2024-11-04Bibliographically approved
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1. An algebraic approach to the large N renormalization group flow of φ4-theory
Open this publication in new window or tab >>An algebraic approach to the large N renormalization group flow of φ4-theory
2024 (English)Doctoral thesis, comprehensive summary (Other academic)
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This thesis investigates the role of non-associative algebras in the renormalization group flow of multiscalar theories in the large N limit. Renormalization group (RG) flow describes how the parameters of a quantum field theory (QFT) vary with the energy scale, which is useful for identifying theories with special symmetries. The large N limit is an approximation in which QFT calculations simplify, and by not explicitly relying on perturbation theory it can even yield non-perturbative results. 

The leading order RG flow of multiscalar theories in four dimensions can be described with non-associative algebras, which our research shows is particularly useful in the large N limit. Based on the algebraic description and simple scaling arguments we have developed a method for identifying sets of large N models that are well behaved to at least leading loop order. The novelty of the method lies in it not relying on diagrammatic or combinatorial analysis. For several models we have identified sets of large N limits which include known limits, such as the melonic limit of tensor models, and new limits with intriguing properties, yet to be analyzed to higher loop order. The algebraic approach, if further developed, has the potential of simplifying calculations and deepening our understanding of QFT in the large N limit and in general. 

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Stockholm: Department of Physics, Stockholm University, 2024. p. 88
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Quantum Field Theory, Renormalisation Group, Scalar Fields, 1/N Expansion, Nonassociative Algebra
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Theoretical Physics
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urn:nbn:se:su:diva-235255 (URN)978-91-8107-020-0 (ISBN)978-91-8107-021-7 (ISBN)
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2024-12-18, sal FB54, AlbaNova universitetscentrum, Roslagstullsbacken 21, and online via Zoom, public link is available at the department website, Stockholm, 13:00 (English)
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Available from: 2024-11-25 Created: 2024-11-04 Last updated: 2025-01-14Bibliographically approved

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