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Scattering matrix and inclusive scattering matrix in algebraic quantum field theory

High Energy Physics - Theory 2022-10-11 v3 Mathematical Physics math.MP

Abstract

We study the scattering of particles and quasiparticles in the framework of algebraic quantum field theory. The main novelty is the construction of inclusive scattering matrix related to inclusive cross-sections. The inclusive scattering matrix can be expressed in terms of generalized Green functions by a formula similar to the LSZ formula for the conventional scattering matrix. The consideration of inclusive scattering matrix is necessary in quantum field theory if a unitary scattering matrix does not exist (if the theory does not have particle interpretation). It is always necessary if we want to consider collisions of quasiparticles.

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@article{arxiv.1908.09388,
  title  = {Scattering matrix and inclusive scattering matrix in algebraic quantum field theory},
  author = {Albert Schwarz},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1908.09388},
  year   = {2022}
}

Comments

Improved proofs. Some new results/

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