Feynman diagrams for phi phi -> phi phi

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The forum discussion focuses on calculating the matrix element for the scattering process \(\phi \phi \to \phi \phi\) using Feynman diagrams. The Lagrangian provided includes terms for kinetic and interaction contributions, specifically \(\frac{1}{2} \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi\), \(\frac{\alpha}{2} \phi \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi\), and \(\frac{\beta}{2} \phi^2 \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi\). The user correctly identifies the need for a 4-legged vertex diagram and additional diagrams with internal lines, leading to a scattering amplitude expressed with delta functions. The discussion also explores the possibility of summing Feynman diagrams from \(\phi^3\) and \(\phi^4\) theories to represent the same scattering process.

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  • Understanding of Feynman diagrams and their representation of particle interactions.
  • Familiarity with quantum field theory concepts, particularly scalar fields.
  • Knowledge of Lagrangian mechanics and how to derive scattering amplitudes.
  • Experience with delta functions in the context of momentum conservation in scattering processes.
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  • Study the derivation of scattering amplitudes in quantum field theory using the Lagrangian formalism.
  • Learn about the construction and interpretation of Feynman diagrams for \(\phi^3\) and \(\phi^4\) theories.
  • Research the role of delta functions in momentum conservation during particle interactions.
  • Explore advanced topics in perturbation theory and how to sum contributions from different interaction terms.
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Homework Statement


Compute the matrix element for the scattering process \phi \phi \to \phi \phi

Homework Equations


The Lagrangian is given by
L = \frac{1}{2} \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi + \frac{\alpha}{2} \phi \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi + \frac{\beta}{2} \phi^2 \partial_{\mu} \phi \partial^{\mu} \phi

The Attempt at a Solution


At tree level I included a 4 legged vertex diagram + 3 diagrams with an internal line. Is this correct? I get a delta function with 4 momenta ( multiplied with other terms) + product of 2 delta functions with 3 momenta (multiplied with other terms) equal to the scattering implitude multipplied by a delta function of 4 momenta.

Now my question is just what are the Feynman diagrams for the general process: \phi \phi \to \phi \phi
 
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If we consider an other case where the interaction term looks like c_1 \phi^3 + c_2 \phi^4, can one just sum up the feynman diagrams (for eg. tree level diagrams) for phi3 theory and phi4 theory to express the \phi \phi \to \phi \phi scattering?
 

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