Time Independent Form of Klein Gordon Eqn.: How to Reach (gδ3(x))

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The discussion revolves around the time-independent form of the Klein-Gordon equation, specifically how to derive the equation involving a point source represented by the Dirac delta function. Participants explore the mathematical formulation and implications of the equation in the context of field theory.

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  • Technical explanation
  • Mathematical reasoning

Main Points Raised

  • One participant presents the equation of motion for the Klein-Gordon equation and proposes that it can be expressed in a time-independent form involving a point source.
  • Another participant notes the involvement of the Minkowski metric and states that there is no time dependence in the field, leading to the conclusion that the time derivative of the field is zero.
  • A third participant seeks clarification on how the source term is defined as a negative coupling constant times the Dirac delta function.
  • A subsequent reply asserts that the source term must be a Dirac delta function multiplied by a coupling constant to represent a point source correctly.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants appear to agree on the necessity of using a Dirac delta function to represent the point source, but there is some uncertainty regarding the specific form and implications of the source term.

Contextual Notes

The discussion does not resolve the assumptions regarding the definitions of the terms involved or the implications of the coupling constant in the context of the equation.

Mohanraj S
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If equation of motion(K-G Eqn.,) follows,
μμΦ+m2Φ=ρ
where 'ρ' is point source at origin.

How time independent form of above will become,
(∇2-m2)Φ(x)=gδ3(x)
where g is the coupling constant,
δ3(x) is three dimensional dirac delta function.
 
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Remember the Minkowski metric is involved here:

[tex]\partial_\mu \partial^\mu = \partial_t^2 - \partial_x^2 - \partial_y^2 - \partial_z^2[/tex]

There's no time dependence so:
[tex]\partial_t \Phi = 0[/tex]

Then to get the source term:
[tex]\rho = -g\delta(x)^3[/tex]
 
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DuckAmuck said:
Thank you. Also my query is how [tex]\rho = -g\delta(x)^3[/tex]
 

That's what rho needs to be to get the equation you have. To have a point source, you use a dirac delta with some kind of charge or coupling.
 
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