Vertex function, quantum action

In summary: The expression for ##\Gamma## is derived by considering the symmetries of QED and using mode expansion of the Dirac field to obtain the corresponding vertex function. The form factors ##F_1## and ##F_2## are functions of ##q^2##, with ##F_1## requiring renormalization in order to extract the anomalous magnetic moment.
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I am looking at Srednicki ch 64 , how does equation 64.1 follow from 64.3 as stated.

Explicitly in QED how does
##
u_{s'}(p')V^{u}(p',p)u_{s}(p)=e\bar{u'}(F_{1}(q^{2})\gamma ^{u}-\frac{i}{m}F_{2}(q^{2})S^{uv}q_{v})u
##

follow from the quantum action
##
\Gamma =\int d^{4}x(eF_{1}\bar{\varphi }\not{A}\varphi+\frac{e}{2m}F_{2}(0)F_{uv}\bar{\varphi }S^{uv}\varphi + ...
##
Where the… represent more derivatives

Is it from the derivative expansion of the quantum action, (chapter 21 equation 21.19)

Many thanks
 
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The expression for ##\Gamma## indeed follows from writing down the quantum action considering the symmetries of QED (gauge symmetry, P invariance, C invariance, T invariance). Then going to the 1st equation is done as usual by mode expansion of the Dirac field to get the corresponding vertex (photon-electron-positron vertex). The ##F_1## and ##F_2## are form factors. In general they are function of ##q^2## as indicated in the first formula, but here obviously Srednicky considers only the on-shell limit of the photon. The most important thing is that you can extract the anomalous magnetic moment from these form factors. Since QED is renormalizable, only ##F_1## needs renormalization while ##F_2## is finite at any order of perturbation theory.
 
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ok thanks , i tried to look up mode expansion of dirac field, couldn't find how it gives the vertex function,
 

What is a vertex function?

A vertex function is a mathematical expression that describes the interaction between particles in a quantum field theory. It represents the probability amplitude for a particle to interact with other particles at a specific point in space and time.

What is a quantum action?

A quantum action is a mathematical expression that describes the dynamics of a quantum system. It is used to calculate the probabilities of different outcomes for a given system and is a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics.

How are vertex functions and quantum actions related?

Vertex functions are used in the calculation of quantum actions. They represent the interactions between particles in a quantum system, and when combined with other mathematical expressions, such as propagators, they can be used to calculate the quantum action for a given system.

Why are vertex functions important in quantum field theory?

Vertex functions are important in quantum field theory because they allow us to calculate the probabilities of particle interactions and understand the behavior of quantum systems. They are also essential in the development of new theories and models in particle physics.

How are vertex functions experimentally verified?

Vertex functions can be experimentally verified through high-energy particle collisions. By analyzing the data from these collisions, scientists can compare the predicted probabilities of particle interactions, based on vertex functions, to the actual results and confirm the validity of the theory.

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