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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 accepted: | 2024-09-13 |
| 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
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:
Editorial decision:
For Journal SciPost Physics Core: Publish
(status: Awaiting author acceptance of publication offer)
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It is a pity that the authors did not make any real change in the last revision: they just added an other Appendix where they basically admit that they are using CF model as an approximation for YM theory. It is a relevant point which should be discussed from the beginning. Rather, it seems that they are hiding the discussion within an other appendix (and there are too many! It was suggested to reduce their number!)
Since the author refuse to meet the requirements of the referees, I must suggest that the paper is not published.
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Reject