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Finite temperature correlation functions of the sine--Gordon model

Statistical Mechanics 2026-04-15 v1 Strongly Correlated Electrons High Energy Physics - Theory

Abstract

The sine-Gordon model serves as a foundational 1+11+1-dimensional quantum field theory with numerous applications in condensed matter physics. Despite its integrability, characterizing its finite-temperature behavior remains a significant theoretical challenge. Here we use the previously developed Method of Random Surfaces (MRS) to evaluate two-point and higher-order correlation functions. We cross-check these results with known analytical limits, demonstrating that the MRS provides reliable, non-perturbative data in intermediate regimes where traditional form-factor expansions and semiclassical methods are inapplicable. Furthermore, we derive an exact result for arbitrary NN-point functions satisfying an appropriate selection rule, providing a direct computational method for complex multi-point observables at finite temperature. We also characterize the non-Gaussianity of correlations and demonstrate that the results align with intuitive theoretical expectations.

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@article{arxiv.2604.12585,
  title  = {Finite temperature correlation functions of the sine--Gordon model},
  author = {M. Tóth and J. H. Pixley and G. Takács and M. Kormos},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2604.12585},
  year   = {2026}
}

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7+5 pages, 4+3 figures

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