MSbar Renormalisation + Gamma Functions

  • Context: Graduate 
  • Thread starter Thread starter Daschm
  • Start date Start date
  • Tags Tags
    Functions Gamma
Click For Summary
SUMMARY

The discussion centers on the calculation of the Next-To-Leading-Order (NLO) Vertex function in the context of renormalisation, specifically using the MSbar scheme. The user evaluates the NLO Vertex function, represented by the equation involving the Gamma functions and the renormalisation constant Zlambda. The user seeks clarification on deriving Zlambda from the ultraviolet divergent part GammaUV and expresses confusion regarding the multiple Gamma functions involved. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding the relationship between the MS and MSbar schemes in renormalisation calculations.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Next-To-Leading-Order (NLO) calculations in quantum field theory
  • Familiarity with renormalisation concepts, particularly the MSbar scheme
  • Knowledge of Gamma functions and their expansions
  • Basic principles of ultraviolet divergences in quantum field theories
NEXT STEPS
  • Study the derivation of the renormalisation constant Zlambda in the context of the MSbar scheme
  • Learn about the properties and expansions of Gamma functions in quantum field theory
  • Research the implications of ultraviolet divergences and their isolation techniques
  • Explore the relationship between the MS and MSbar schemes in detail
USEFUL FOR

Physicists, particularly those specializing in quantum field theory, researchers working on renormalisation techniques, and students looking to deepen their understanding of NLO calculations and the MSbar scheme.

Daschm
Messages
4
Reaction score
0
Hi all,

I am currently reading and calculating stuff on Next-To-Leading-Order calculations and I came across a paper that I want to calculate by myself and try to get the same results.

There is one part, though, where I have absolutely no idea how this works. It comes in the context of renormalisation which is a topic I know something about but in which there remain still a lot of mysteries for me:

In this paper, the author calculated the NLO Vertex function, which I evaluated also:

\tilde{\Gamma} = \frac{\alpha}{4\pi} C_F \left(\frac{-q^2}{4\pi \mu^2}\right)^{\frac{\epsilon}{2}} \frac{\Gamma^2(1+\frac{\epsilon}{2})\Gamma(1-\frac{\epsilon}{2})}{\Gamma(2+\epsilon)} \left[-\frac{2}{\epsilon^2}(2+\epsilon)^2\right]

Then comes the text
"The renormalisation constant Zlambda is defined through the relation
Z_\lambda^{-1} =1 + \tilde{\Gamma_{UV}}
and of course depends on the way the ultraviolet divergent part GammaUV is isolated. Within the MSbar scheme, it can easily be ascertained to be

Z_\lambda = 1+\frac{\alpha}{4 \pi \Gamma(1+\frac{\epsilon}{2})}C_F \left(\frac{1}{4\pi}\right)^{\frac{\epsilon}{2}} \frac{8}{\epsilon}


I have no clue how this solution can be derived. I know that you can do Zlambda = 1/(1+Gamma) = 1 - Gamma to order alpha but that's as far as I get. I know how to expand the Gamma function in terms of epsilon and gamma,but the easy-peasy way I learned it in Peskin SChroeder only has one Gamma function with one epsilon and one gamma and one 4pi part, where the MSbar scheme explicitely says how to absorb this. But now I have four Gamma functions, which are all basically convergent, and I end up with only one Gamma function left (I would have assumed that I expand all of them) and this denominator Gamma function somehow is different from the denominator Gamma function you start with.

Can anyone give me a hint how you would actually start rewriting the gamma functions and how you in fact would then apply the msbar scheme formally to get the UV part?
 
Physics news on Phys.org
The denominator gamma function (and the power of 4pi) are only there to convert from MS to MS-bar. To leading order in e=epsilon, Gamma(1+e/2)=exp(-g e/2), where g is Euler's constant.
 
Ah I see. I never heard about this method of shifting between these two schemes.

I think then I understand how the rest works- Thank you!
 
Last edited:

Similar threads

  • · Replies 0 ·
Replies
0
Views
1K
Replies
3
Views
2K
  • · Replies 2 ·
Replies
2
Views
1K
  • · Replies 8 ·
Replies
8
Views
2K
  • · Replies 5 ·
Replies
5
Views
3K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
1K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 1 ·
Replies
1
Views
2K
  • · Replies 6 ·
Replies
6
Views
3K