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On the S-matrix of Liouville theory

High Energy Physics - Theory 2021-03-17 v1

Abstract

The S-matrix for each chiral sector of Liouville theory on a cylinder is computed from the loop expansion of correlation functions of a one-dimensional field theory on a circle with a non-local kinetic energy and an exponential potential. This action is the Legendre transform of the generating function of semiclassical scattering amplitudes. It is derived from the relation between asymptotic in- and out-fields. Its relevance for the quantum scattering process is demonstrated by comparing explicit loop diagrams computed from this action with other methods of computing the S-matrix, which are also developed.

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@article{arxiv.2011.06876,
  title  = {On the S-matrix of Liouville theory},
  author = {George Jorjadze and Stefan Theisen},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2011.06876},
  year   = {2021}
}