How to Deduce Feynman Rules for a Given Lagrangian?

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The discussion focuses on deducing Feynman rules from the interaction Lagrangian given by ## \mathcal {L}_{int} = g \: \partial_{\mu} \phi \: \overline{\psi} \: \gamma ^ {\mu} \: \gamma^5 \: \psi ## for the decay process ## \pi^0 \rightarrow e^+ e^- ##. Participants express confusion regarding the representation of the interaction term in energy-momentum space, particularly how the term ## \partial_{\mu} \phi ## translates into momentum space. The conversation references the Drell and Bjorken textbook as a potential resource for further understanding.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of quantum field theory concepts, particularly Feynman diagrams.
  • Familiarity with Lagrangian mechanics and interaction terms.
  • Knowledge of Dirac matrices and their role in quantum electrodynamics (QED).
  • Experience with energy-momentum space transformations for fields.
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  • Study the derivation of Feynman rules from Lagrangians in quantum field theory.
  • Learn about energy-momentum space representations of fields, specifically in the context of scalar and fermionic fields.
  • Review the relevant sections in the Drell and Bjorken textbook regarding interaction terms and their implications.
  • Explore examples of decay processes in QED to solidify understanding of the application of Feynman rules.
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1. The declaration of the problem, all variables and data given / known

Calculate the decay amplitude of ## \pi ^ 0 ## in an electron-positron pair ## \pi^0 \rightarrow e^+ e^- ##, assuming that the interaction is of the form

## \mathcal {L}_{int} = g \: \partial_{\mu} \phi \: \overline{\psi} \: \gamma ^ {\mu} \: \gamma^5 \: \psi ##

where g is a coupling constant, ## \phi ## is the scalar field corresponding to ## \pi^0 ## and ## \psi ## is the electron field.

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3. The attempt of a solution

I don't know how to deduce in general the Feynman rules for a given Lagrangian. We made some examples with some theories (## \phi^4 ##, scalar Yukawa, QED scalar, QED) but for example the term ## \partial_{\mu} \phi ## confuses me
 
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How does the interaction term look in energy-momentum space, i.e., for fields ##\propto \exp(-\mathrm{i} x \cdot p)##?
 
I think this appears in Drell and Bjorken the Fields textbook.
 

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