Haag-Ruelle scattering theory
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Haag-Ruelle scattering theory is a rigorous framework in quantum field theory that constructs and analyzes scattering states and S-matrix elements from local fields under mathematically precise conditions.
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| Haag-Ruelle scattering theory canonical | 1 |
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
framework in quantum field theory
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scattering theory ⓘ |
| addresses |
existence of scattering states in interacting quantum field theories
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rigorous definition of particle states ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
massive quantum field theories
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relativistic quantum field theories ⓘ |
| assumes | mass gap for massive particle scattering ⓘ |
| basedOn | local quantum field theory ⓘ |
| constructs |
asymptotic in-states
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asymptotic out-states ⓘ multi-particle scattering states ⓘ |
| defines | S-matrix ⓘ |
| developedBy |
David Ruelle
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Rudolf Haag ⓘ |
| developedIn | 1960s ⓘ |
| ensures |
Poincaré covariance of scattering states
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cluster decomposition properties of scattering states ⓘ unitarity of the S-matrix under suitable assumptions ⓘ |
| field | quantum field theory ⓘ |
| hasApplication |
construction of particle interpretation in QFT
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mathematical physics ⓘ rigorous study of interacting quantum fields ⓘ |
| hasMethod |
smearing of fields with test functions
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strong limits as time goes to plus or minus infinity ⓘ time-dependent operators built from local fields ⓘ |
| hasPurpose |
construction of S-matrix elements
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construction of scattering states ⓘ rigorous analysis of scattering in quantum field theory ⓘ |
| implies | asymptotic completeness under additional assumptions ⓘ |
| influenced | modern rigorous scattering theory in quantum field theory ⓘ |
| isRelatedTo |
Haag-Kastler axioms
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Haag’s theorem ⓘ LSZ reduction formula ⓘ
surface form:
LSZ scattering theory
S-matrix theory ⓘ Wightman axioms ⓘ |
| requires |
existence of a unique vacuum state
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locality of fields ⓘ positive energy condition ⓘ spectrum condition ⓘ stability of the vacuum ⓘ translation invariance ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
LSZ reduction formula
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Wightman functions ⓘ
surface form:
Wightman fields
asymptotic limits of time-evolved fields ⓘ creation operators constructed from local fields ⓘ local fields ⓘ |
| usesFormalism | algebraic quantum field theory ⓘ |
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