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On the complex structure of Yang-Mills theory
by Jan Horak, Jan M. Pawlowski, Nicolas Wink
Submission summary
| Authors (as registered SciPost users): | Jan Horak · Jan M. Pawlowski · Nicolas Wink |
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| Preprint Link: | https://arxiv.org/abs/2202.09333v4 (pdf) |
| Date submitted: | 2024-06-10 12:10 |
| Submitted by: | Wink, Nicolas |
| Submitted to: | SciPost Physics |
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| Academic field: | Physics |
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| Approach: | Theoretical |
Abstract
We consider the coupled set of spectral Dyson-Schwinger equations in Yang-Mills theory for ghost and gluon propagators, which gives us access to the ghost and gluon spectral functions. The set-up is used for a systematic analytic evaluation of the constraints on generalised spectral representations in Yang-Mills theory that are most relevant for informed spectral reconstructions. We also provide numerical results for the coupled set of spectral functions for a large range of potential mass gaps of the gluon, and discuss the limitations and extensions of the present work.
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Author comments upon resubmission
In order to address the repeated criticism regarding the differentiation between Yang-Mills theory and the Curci-Ferrari model, we added another Appendix detailed the difference between the two and how we interpret our results.
We hope that this finally clarifies any potential issues a reader might have with distinguishing the two.
We hope that this finally clarifies any potential issues a reader might have with distinguishing the two.
List of changes
- New appendix detailing the difference between YM-Theory and the Curci-Ferrari model
- Referenced the new appendix in the main text
Current status:
Refereeing in preparation