Current Status of Electromagnetic Triviality

In summary: However, it would be more accurate to cite the official source, which is the published version in Physical Review D.
  • #1
Son Goku
113
21
I know how to calculate the standard Landau pole result at one loop suggesting that a quantum field theoretic treatment of the electromagnetic force in the continuum is trivial.

I am wondering does this result continue to hold at higher loops, nonperturbatively or when electromagnetism is embedded in the electroweak force or the standard model. Or at least what is current thinking on the matter?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
  • #2
As a function of temperature the landau Pole in the context of the standard model is at higher energies beyond the Planck scale, in the case of QED . At zero temperature reverting back to the one loop bubble.
 

Attachments

  • CERN document.pdf
    160.9 KB · Views: 74
  • landau-pole-in-the-standard-model-with-weakly-interacting-scalar-fields.pdf
    405.2 KB · Views: 81
  • Like
Likes vanhees71
  • #3
Delta Prime said:
As a function of temperature the landau Pole in the context of the standard model is at higher energies beyond the Planck scale, in the case of QED . At zero temperature reverting back to the one loop bubble.
Where did you get the PDFs you attached? You should be giving links so we can check to be sure the PDFs are open access.
 
  • #6
PeterDonis said:
Good, thanks!
Thank you for the trophy,I'll keep it nice and shiny
 
  • #7
PeterDonis said:
Where did you get the PDFs you attached? You should be giving links so we can check to be sure the PDFs are open access.
The second one is for sure not open access although there may be an illegal link where you can download it for free ;-)).
 
  • #9
True. I've not seen that it is open access since I didn't realize the footnote.

So why then not quoting the official source instead of some medicre link?
 
  • #10
vanhees71 said:
The second one is for sure not open access
The PDF link at semantic scholar goes to the arxiv preprint, which is open access.
 
  • Like
Likes vanhees71

What is electromagnetic triviality?

Electromagnetic triviality is a concept in theoretical physics that suggests that the electromagnetic force, one of the four fundamental forces of nature, may become infinitely strong at very high energies. This could potentially lead to the breakdown of the current understanding of the laws of physics.

What is the current status of research on electromagnetic triviality?

Currently, there is ongoing research and debate in the scientific community about the potential existence and implications of electromagnetic triviality. Some studies suggest that the phenomenon may not occur, while others propose alternative theories to explain it.

How is electromagnetic triviality related to the Higgs boson?

The Higgs boson, a particle discovered in 2012, is believed to give mass to other particles. Some theories suggest that the Higgs boson may play a role in preventing the electromagnetic force from becoming infinitely strong at high energies, thus avoiding electromagnetic triviality.

What are the potential consequences of electromagnetic triviality?

If electromagnetic triviality were to occur, it could have significant consequences for our understanding of the laws of physics and the universe as a whole. It could also have practical implications for technologies that rely on the electromagnetic force, such as electronics and communication devices.

Is there any evidence for electromagnetic triviality?

Currently, there is no direct evidence for electromagnetic triviality. However, some experiments, such as the Large Hadron Collider, are attempting to test the limits of our current understanding of the electromagnetic force and may provide insights into this phenomenon.

Similar threads

I Research on conservation of spacetime curvature
    • Cosmology
Replies
6
Views
1K
I Two recent tests of loop quantum gravity theory
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
9
Views
508
I Some classical models of particles and quantum gauge theories
    • Quantum Interpretations and Foundations
Replies
0
Views
1K
I Reconciling Lorentz Four-Force Density w/ Spacelike Four-Current (##c = 1##)
    • Special and General Relativity
Replies
10
Views
1K
Circuit analysis via polyhedron
    • Electrical Engineering
Replies
5
Views
1K
I Does the New Muon g-2 Measurement Indicate Physics Beyond the Standard Model?
    • High Energy, Nuclear, Particle Physics
Replies
2
Views
1K
Electromagnetism its counterpart particle? And can it be used to create a PMF?
    • Quantum Physics
Replies
4
Views
2K
A Higgs inflation and quadratic gravity
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
1
Views
203
A The Exceptional Jordan Algebra in physics
    • Beyond the Standard Models
Replies
3
Views
1K
Admissions Exploring the Universe: Pursuing a PhD in High Energy Physics
    • STEM Academic Advising
Replies
8
Views
976

Hot Threads

Recent Insights

Back
Top