400 research outputs found
Dualities, Twists, and Gauge Theories with Non-Constant Non-Commutativity
We study the world volume theory of D3-branes wrapping the Melvin universe
supported by background NSNS B-field. In the appropriate decoupling limit, the
open string dynamics is that of non-commutative guage field theory with
non-constant non-commutativity. We identify this model as a simple Melvin twist
of flat D3 branes. Along similar lines, one recognizes the model of Hashimoto
and Sethi as being the Melvin null twist, and the model of Dolan and Nappi as
being the null Melvin twist, of the flat D3-brane. This construction therefore
offers a unified perspective on most of the known explicit constructions of
non-commutative gauge theories as a decoupled theory of D-branes in a B-field
background. We also describe the world volume theory on the D3-brane in Melvin
universe which is decaying via the nucleation of monopole anti-monopole pair.Comment: 18 pages, 1 figure, References added, typo correcte
Noise Kernel and Stress Energy Bi-Tensor of Quantum Fields in Hot Flat Space and Gaussian Approximation in the Optical Schwarzschild Metric
Continuing our investigation of the regularization of the noise kernel in
curved spacetimes [N. G. Phillips and B. L. Hu, Phys. Rev. D {\bf 63}, 104001
(2001)] we adopt the modified point separation scheme for the class of optical
spacetimes using the Gaussian approximation for the Green functions a la
Bekenstein-Parker-Page. In the first example we derive the regularized noise
kernel for a thermal field in flat space. It is useful for black hole
nucleation considerations. In the second example of an optical Schwarzschild
spacetime we obtain a finite expression for the noise kernel at the horizon and
recover the hot flat space result at infinity. Knowledge of the noise kernel is
essential for studying issues related to black hole horizon fluctuations and
Hawking radiation backreaction. We show that the Gaussian approximated Green
function which works surprisingly well for the stress tensor at the
Schwarzschild horizon produces significant error in the noise kernel there. We
identify the failure as occurring at the fourth covariant derivative order.Comment: 21 pages, RevTeX
Non-commutative gauge theory on D-branes in Melvin Universes
Non-commutative gauge theory with a non-constant non-commutativity parameter
can be formulated as a decoupling limit of open strings ending on D3-branes
wrapping a Melvin universe. We construct the action explicitly and discuss
various physical features of this theory. The decoupled field theory is not
supersymmetric. Nonetheless, the Coulomb branch appears to remain flat at least
in the large N and large 't Hooft coupling limit. We also find the analogue of
Prasad-Sommerfield monopoles whose size scales with the non-commutativity
parameter and is therefore position dependent.Comment: 15 pages, 1 figure, reference adde
Superconductivity by long-range color magnetic interaction in high-density quark matter
We argue that in quark matter at high densities, the color magnetic field
remains unscreened and leads to the phenomenon of color superconductivity.
Using the renormalization group near the Fermi surface, we find that the
long-range nature of the magnetic interaction changes the asymptotic behavior
of the gap at large chemical potential qualitatively. We find
, where is the
small gauge coupling. We discuss the possibility of breaking rotational
symmetry by the formation of a condensate with nonzero angular momentum, as
well as interesting parallels to some condensed matter systems with long-range
forces.Comment: 14 pages, REVTEX, uses eps
BRST Analysis of Physical States for 2D (Super) Gravity Coupled to (Super) Conformal Matter
We summarize some recent results on the BRST analysis of physical states of
2D gravity coupled to c<=1 conformal matter and the supersymmetric
generalization.Comment: 11 page
An Agent-Based Model for Integrated Contagion and Regulation of Negative Mood
Through social interaction, the mood of a person can affect the mood of others. The speed and intensity of such mood contagion can differ, depending on the persons and the type and intensity of their interactions. Especially in close relationships the negative mood of a depressed person can have a serious impact on the moods of the ones close to him or her.For short time durations, contagion may be the main factor determining the mood of a person; however, for longer time durations individuals also apply regulation mechanisms to compensate for too strong deviations of their mood. Computational contagion models usually do not take into account such regulation.This paper introduces an agent-based model that simulates the spread of negative mood amongst a group of agents in a social network, but at the same time integrates elements from Gross’ emotion regulation theory, as the individuals’ efforts to avoid a negative mood.Simulation experiments under different group settings pointed out that the model is able to produce realistic results, that explain negative mood contagion and emotion regulation behaviours posed in the literatur
Axial anomaly and the precise value of the decay width
The anomaly in the vacuum expectation value of the product of axial and two
vector currents (AVV) in QCD is investigated. The goal is to determine from its
value the decay width with high precision. The sum rule
for AVV formfactor is studied. The difference caused by
strong interaction is calculated and appears to be small. The
mixing is accounted. The decay width determined
theoretically from the axial anomaly is found to be with an error . The measurement of the decay width at the same level of accuracy would allow one to achieve a
high precision test of QCD.Comment: 8 pages, few misprints are correcte
Baryon Tri-local Interpolating Fields
We systematically investigate tri-local (non-local) three-quark baryon fields
with U_L(2)*U_R(2) chiral symmetry, according to their Lorentz and isospin
(flavor) group representations. We note that they can also be called as
"nucleon wave functions" due to this full non-locality. We study their chiral
transformation properties and find all the possible chiral multiplets
consisting J=1/2 and J=3/2 baryon fields. We find that the axial coupling
constant |g_A| = 5/3 is only for nucleon fields belonging to the chiral
representation (1/2,1)+(1,1/2) which contains both nucleon fields and Delta
fields. Moreover, all the nucleon fields belonging to this representation have
|g_A| = 5/3.Comment: 8 pages, 3 tables, accepted by EPJ
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