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Quantum-field theories as representations of a single $^\ast$-algebra

Mathematical Physics 2013-10-22 v2 math.MP

Abstract

We show that many well-known quantum field theories emerge as representations of a single ^\ast-algebra. These include free quantum field theories in flat and curved space-times, lattice quantum field theories, Wightman quantum field theories, and string theories. We prove that such theories can be approximated on lattices, and we give a rigorous definition of the continuum limit of lattice quantum field theories.

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@article{arxiv.1302.4057,
  title  = {Quantum-field theories as representations of a single $^\ast$-algebra},
  author = {Andreas Raab},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1302.4057},
  year   = {2013}
}