14 research outputs found
On a different BRST constructions for a given Lie algebra
The method of the BRST quantization is considered for the system of
constraints, which form a Lie algebra. When some of the Cartan generators do
not imply any conditions on the physical states, the system contains the first
and the second class constraints. After the introduction auxiliary bosonic
degrees of freedom for these cases, the corresponding BRST charges with the
nontrivial structure of nonlinear terms in ghosts are constructed.Comment: 10 Pages, LaTe
Symbolic Algebra and Renormalization of Gauge Theories
Symbolic algebra relevant to the renormalization of gauge theories can be
efficiently performed by machine using modern packages. We devise a scheme for
representing and manipulating the objects involved in perturbative calculations
of gauge theories. This scheme is readily implemented using the general purpose
package, Mathematica. The techniques discussed are used to calculate
renormalization group functions for a non-abelian gauge theory with
massless fermions in a representation R, in the two-loop approximation, and to
simplify some expressions arising in electroweak calculations at the two loop
level.Comment: 16 pages, LaTex, 2 diagrams drawn with FEYNMAN, uses cite.sty Entire
manuscript available as a ps file at
http://www.physics.adelaide.edu.au/theory/home.html Also available via
anonymous ftp at ftp://adelphi.adelaide.edu.au/pub/theory/ADP-95-41.T193.ps
Accepted for publication in Computer Physics Communicatio
Nonperturbative Contributions in an Analytic Running Coupling of QCD
In the framework of analytic approach to QCD the nonperturbative
contributions in running coupling of strong interaction up to 4-loop order are
obtained in an explicit form. For all they are shown to be
represented in the form of an expansion in inverse powers of Euclidean momentum
squared. The expansion coefficients are calculated for different numbers of
active quark flavors and for different number of loops taken into
account. On basis of the stated expansion the effective method for precise
calculation of the analytic running coupling can be developed.Comment: 9 pages, LaTeX, 1 table, 1 eps figur
RunDec: a Mathematica package for running and decoupling of the strong coupling and quark masses
In this paper the formulae are collected which are needed for the computation
of the strong coupling constant and quark masses at different energy scales and
for different number of active flavours. All equations contain the
state-of-the-art QCD corrections up to three- and sometimes even four-loop
order. For the practical implementation {\tt Mathematica} is used and a package
containing useful procedures is provided.Comment: 32 pages, ps figures included, accepted for publication in Computer
Physics Communication
Strong Coupling Constant with Flavour Thresholds at Four Loops in the MS-bar Scheme
We present in analytic form the matching conditions for the strong coupling
constant alpha_s^(n_f)(mu) at the flavour thresholds to three loops in the
modified minimal-subtraction scheme. Taking into account the recently
calculated coefficient beta_3 of the Callan-Symanzik beta function of quantum
chromodynamics, we thus derive a four-loop formula for alpha_s^(n_f)(mu)
together with appropriate relationships between the asymptotic scale parameters
Lambda^(n_f) for different numbers of flavours n_f.Comment: 10 pages (Latex), 3 figures (Postscript
Form Factors and QCD in Spacelike and Timelike Region
We analyze the basic hard exclusive processes: \pi\gamma*\gamma - transition,
pion and nucleon electromagnetic form factors, and discuss the analytic
continuation of QCD formulas from the spacelike q^2<0 to the timelike region
q^2 >0 of the relevant momentum transfers. We describe the construction of the
timelike version of the coupling constant \alpha_s. We show that due to the
analytic continuation of the collinear logarithms each eigenfunction of the
evolution equation acqiures a phase factor and investigate the resulting
interference effects which are shown to be very small. We found no sources for
the K-factor-type enhancements in the perturbative QCD contribution to the
hadronic form factors. To study the soft part of the pion electromagnetic form
factor, we use a QCD sum rule inspired model and show that there are
non-canceling Sudakov double logarithms which result in a K-factor-type
enhancement in the timelike region.Comment: 12 pages, LaTeX; a few typos corrected, references adde
Results and Techniques of Multi-Loop Calculations
In this review some recent multi-loop results obtained in the framework of
perturbative Quantum Chromodynamics (QCD) and Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) are
discussed. After reviewing the most advanced techniques used for the
computation of renormalization group functions, we consider the decoupling of
heavy quarks. In particular, an effective method for the evaluation of the
decoupling constants is presented and explicit results are given. Furthermore
the connection to observables involving a scalar Higgs boson is worked out in
detail. We review the radiative corrections of a Higgs boson into gluons and
quarks and present explicit results up to order and ,
respectively. In this review special emphasis is put on the applications of
asymptotic expansions. A method is described which combines expansion terms of
different kinematical regions with the help of conformal mapping and Pad\'e
approximation. This method allows us to proceed beyond the present scope of
exact multi-loop calculations. As far as physical processes are concerned, we
review the computation of three-loop current correlators in QCD taking into
account the full mass-dependence. In a further application four-loop diagrams
are considered which contribute to the order QED corrections to the
decay. Finally the calculation of the three-loop relation between the
and on-shell quark mass definitions is presented. To complete
the presentation, some technical details are presented in the Appendix, where
also explicit analytical results are listed.Comment: 125 pages, to appear in Physics Reports, eqs. (4.11), (4.77), (4.79)
and (C.3) corrected, references and note adde
An overlooked cause of septic shock: Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome secondary to an axillary abscess
Staphylococcal Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is characterized by rapid onset of fever, rash, hypotension, and multiorgan system involvement. Clinical manifestations of staphylococcal TSS include fever, chills, hypotension, and a diffuse macular erythroderma followed by desquamation one to two weeks later. The disease came to public attention in the 1980s with the occurrence of a series of menstrual-associated cases. However, the relative incidence of staphylococcal TSS not associated with menstruation has increased, and still, it remains an overlooked cause of septic shock. We present the case of a healthy 19-year-old male that presented with fever, chills, malaise, near-syncope, and a non-fluctuant, mobile nodule in the left armpit. The patient developed septic shock requiring critical care. He underwent extensive investigations resulting negative except for PCR for the detection of MRSA, raising the suspicion for STSS. For that reason, antibiotics for staphylococcal coverage were started, after which he started to improve. Ultimately, the mobile nodule evolved to fluctuant access. Incision and drainage was performed, and cultures confirmed the presence of Staphylococcus aureus