Expansion of the solution if interacting KG equation

  • Context: Graduate 
  • Thread starter Thread starter ShayanJ
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Expansion
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the expansion of solutions to the interacting Klein-Gordon (KG) equation, specifically the equation ##(\partial_\mu \partial^\mu+m^2)\psi=V\psi##. The user proposes that the evolution of the field ##\psi(x)## should differ from that of a free field due to interactions, suggesting that the function ##\pi## should depend on time and all four space-time coordinates. This leads to the formulation ##\psi(x)=\int e^{ipx} \pi(p,x) d^4p##, indicating a need for a covariant approach in the presence of interactions.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of the Klein-Gordon equation and its solutions
  • Familiarity with quantum field theory concepts
  • Knowledge of covariant notation and tensor calculus
  • Experience with Fourier transforms in the context of field theory
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation and implications of the free Klein-Gordon equation
  • Explore the role of interaction terms in quantum field theory
  • Learn about covariant formulations in field theory
  • Investigate the use of Fourier transforms in quantum mechanics and field theory
USEFUL FOR

This discussion is beneficial for advanced physics students, quantum field theorists, and researchers interested in the mathematical foundations of interacting field theories.

ShayanJ
Science Advisor
Insights Author
Messages
2,802
Reaction score
605
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?
Thanks
 
Physics news on Phys.org
It seems an advanced level question requiring tensors.
Please make the question simple if possible!
 

Similar threads

  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 24 ·
Replies
24
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
1K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
415
  • · Replies 14 ·
Replies
14
Views
3K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
3K