Expansion of the solution if interacting KG equation

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In summary, the conversation discusses the solutions of the free Klein-Gordon equation and the interacting Klein-Gordon equation. The speaker suggests that, because of the interaction, the evolution of the field function should be different from that of a free field, and thus the expansion coefficients should also be a function of time. To maintain covariance and allow for different coefficients at different spacetime events, the speaker suggests that the expansion coefficients should depend on all four coordinates.
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The exponentials ##\phi_p(x)=e^{ipx} ##(where ## px=p_\mu x^\mu##), are solutions of the free KG equation ## (\partial_\mu \partial^\mu+m^2) \phi =0##. I can expand the solutions of the interacting KG equation ## (\partial_\mu \partial^\mu+m^2)\psi=V\psi ## in terms of solutions of the free KG equation ## \psi(x)=\int e^{ipx} \pi(p) d^4p ##.
But because there is an interaction, it seems to me that the evolution of ## \psi(x) ## should be different from a free field and so I think the function ##\pi## should also be a function of time. But because we want to think covariantly and also because it seems a natural generalization to let the field have different expansion coefficients in different events of space-time, I think we should let ## \pi ## depend on all four coordinates, i.e. we should write ## \psi(x)=\int e^{ipx} \pi(p,x) d^4p ##
Is this the right way of thinking about it?
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It seems an advanced level question requiring tensors.
Please make the question simple if possible!
 

1. What is the interacting KG equation?

The interacting KG equation is a mathematical equation that describes the behavior of a scalar field (a field with only one component) in the context of quantum field theory. It is a relativistic equation that takes into account the interaction between particles, as opposed to the free KG equation which describes non-interacting particles.

2. How does the KG equation expand in the presence of interactions?

In the presence of interactions, the KG equation expands to include terms that describe the interaction between particles. This results in a more complex equation that is more difficult to solve, but it is necessary for accurately describing the behavior of particles in certain physical systems.

3. What is the significance of the expansion of the solution of the interacting KG equation?

The expansion of the solution of the interacting KG equation is significant because it allows us to better understand the behavior of particles in systems where interactions play a crucial role. This is important in various fields of physics, such as particle physics and cosmology.

4. Can the interacting KG equation be solved analytically?

In most cases, the interacting KG equation cannot be solved analytically. However, there are some special cases where it can be solved exactly, such as in the case of a simple harmonic oscillator potential. In general, numerical methods are used to approximate solutions to the interacting KG equation.

5. How does the solution of the interacting KG equation affect physical predictions?

The solution of the interacting KG equation affects physical predictions by providing a more accurate description of the behavior of particles in a system. This allows for more precise predictions of various physical phenomena, such as particle interactions and the evolution of the universe.

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