Renormalized vertex functions in terms of bare ones

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The discussion focuses on the relationship between renormalized and bare vertex functions in massless φ-4 theory, specifically through the generating functional Γ[φ]. It establishes that the n-point proper vertex functions in Fourier space, denoted as \(\tilde{\Gamma}^{(n)}(p_i, \mu, \lambda)\), can be expressed in terms of bare quantities using the formula \(\tilde{\Gamma}^{(n)}(p_i, \mu, \lambda) = Z^{\frac{n}{2}}\left( \tfrac{\Lambda}{\mu}, \lambda\right) \tilde{\Gamma}_0^{(n)}(p_i, \Lambda, \lambda_0)\). Key components include the Pauli-Villars cutoff (Λ), arbitrary scale (μ), external momenta (p_i), and the couplings (λ). This relationship is crucial for understanding the renormalization process in quantum field theory.

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  • Understanding of quantum field theory principles, particularly massless φ-4 theory.
  • Familiarity with the concept of renormalization and its significance in particle physics.
  • Knowledge of Fourier transforms and their application in quantum mechanics.
  • Basic comprehension of the Pauli-Villars regularization method.
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  • Study the derivation of the renormalization group equations in quantum field theory.
  • Explore the application of the Pauli-Villars regularization technique in other quantum field theories.
  • Learn about the implications of renormalization on physical observables in particle physics.
  • Investigate the role of scale (μ) in the context of effective field theories.
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The discussion is beneficial for theoretical physicists, particularly those specializing in quantum field theory, researchers working on renormalization techniques, and graduate students seeking to deepen their understanding of vertex functions in particle physics.

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Let ##\Gamma[\varphi] = \Gamma_0[\sqrt{Z}\varphi ] = \Gamma_0[\varphi_0]## be the generating functional for proper vertex functions for a massless ##\phi##-##4## theory. The ##0## subscripts refer to bare quantities, while the quantities without are renormalized. Then
$$\tilde{\Gamma}^{(n)}(p_i, \mu, \lambda) = Z^{\frac{n}{2}}\left( \tfrac{\Lambda}{\mu}, \lambda\right) \tilde{\Gamma}_0^{(n)}(p_i, \Lambda, \lambda_0)$$
Where the ##\tilde{\Gamma}^{(n)}## are the ##n##-point proper vertex functions in Fourier space (bare and renormalized), ##\Lambda## is the Pauli-Villars cutoff, ##\mu## an arbitrary scale, ##p_i## external momenta, ##\lambda## the ##\phi##-##4## couplings (bare and renormalized). How does one show this?
 

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