Tree-level scattering amplitudes in nonlocal field theories
High Energy Physics - Theory
2021-10-29 v2 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
Abstract
We prove in two ways that, for a special class of nonlocal field theories consistent with linear and non-linear stability at the classical level, and with unitarity and super-renormalizability or finiteness at the quantum level, the -point tree-level scattering amplitudes are the same as those of the underlying local theory. In particular, the -point amplitudes of nonlocal gravity, with or without coupling to matter, are the same as for Einstein's general relativity.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2107.04558,
title = {Tree-level scattering amplitudes in nonlocal field theories},
author = {Leonardo Modesto and Gianluca Calcagni},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2107.04558},
year = {2021}
}
Comments
1+16 pages. v2: discussion extended, references added