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Denominator Regularization in Quantum Field Theory

High Energy Physics - Theory 2022-09-08 v1 Statistical Mechanics High Energy Physics - Phenomenology Nuclear Theory

Abstract

We propose a novel regularization scheme in quantum field theory, denominator regularization (den reg). As simple to apply as dimensional regularization, and similarly compatible with a minimal subtraction renormalization scheme, den reg manifestly 1) maintains Lorentz invariance, 2) maintains gauge invariance, 3) maintains supersymmetry, 4) correctly predicts the axial anomaly, and 5) yields Green functions that satisfy the Callan-Symanzik equation. Den reg also naturally enables regularization in asymmetric spacetimes, finite spacetimes, curved spacetimes, and in thermal field theory.

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@article{arxiv.2209.02820,
  title  = {Denominator Regularization in Quantum Field Theory},
  author = {W. A. Horowitz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2209.02820},
  year   = {2022}
}

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6 pages

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