Scalar propagator for lightlike separation

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The discussion centers on calculating the prefactor for the delta function in the context of a free scalar field in two dimensions, specifically for lightlike separations where t equals ±x. The user seeks guidance on how to evaluate the integral involving the propagator while maintaining Lorentz invariance. They note that typically, one sets either x or t to zero for timelike or spacelike separations, but they are uncertain how to approach the lightlike case. The integral presented is crucial for deriving the propagator in position space. The user expresses difficulty in viewing the formulas, indicating a potential technical issue with LaTeX rendering.
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Hello everybody.
I have a free scalar in two dimensions. I know that its propagator will diverge for lightlike separations, that is t= ±x. I have to find the prefactor for this delta function, and I don't know how to do this.
How do I see from, for example, \int \frac{dk}{\sqrt{k^2+m^2}} e^{i k x - i \sqrt{k^2+m^2} t}+e^{i k x + i \sqrt{k^2+m^2} t} what I get as a prefactor for my \delta (t-x)?

Normally when calculating this integral we set either x or t to 0, depending on whether the separation is timelike or spacelike, to then restore Lorentz invariance after the integral is solved. What can I do in the case of lightlike separation?
Thanks
 
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For some reason I can't see your formulas...
 
Wierd. The latex code for the first formula is
\int \frac{dk}{\sqrt{k^2+m^2}} e^{i k x - i \sqrt{k^2+m^2} t}+e^{i k x + i \sqrt{k^2+m^2} t}
and it's just the integral that gives you the propagator in position space.
the second one is just \delta (t-x)
 

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