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Classifying large N limits of multiscalar theories by algebra
Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, Department of Physics. Stockholm University, Faculty of Science, The Oskar Klein Centre for Cosmo Particle Physics (OKC).ORCID iD: 0009-0006-3125-390X
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
2024 (English)In: Journal of High Energy Physics (JHEP), ISSN 1126-6708, E-ISSN 1029-8479, Vol. 2024, no 6, article id 108Article in journal (Refereed) Published
Abstract [en]

We develop a new approach to RG flows and show that one-loop flows in multiscalar theories can be described by commutative but non-associative algebras. As an example related to D-brane field theories and tensor models, we study the algebra of a theory with M SU(N) adjoint scalars and its large N limits. The algebraic concepts of idempotents and Peirce numbers/Kowalevski exponents are used to characterise the RG flows. We classify and describe all large N limits of algebras of multiadjoint scalar models: the standard ‘t Hooft matrix theory limit, a ‘multi-matrix’ limit, each with one free parameter, and an intermediate case with extra symmetry and no free parameter of the algebra, but an emergent free parameter from a line of one-loop fixed points. The algebra identifies these limits without diagrammatic or combinatorial analysis.

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2024. Vol. 2024, no 6, article id 108
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1/N Expansion, Renormalization Group, M(atrix) Theories, D-branes
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URN: urn:nbn:se:su:diva-235252DOI: 10.1007/jhep06(2024)108ISI: 001250550700002Scopus ID: 2-s2.0-85196303608OAI: oai:DiVA.org:su-235252DiVA, id: diva2:1910125
Available from: 2024-11-04 Created: 2024-11-04 Last updated: 2024-11-11Bibliographically approved
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1. An algebraic approach to the large N renormalization group flow of φ4-theory
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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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