Understanding Faddeev-Popov in Schwartz QFT Book

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The discussion centers on the Faddeev-Popov procedure as presented in Schwartz's Quantum Field Theory (QFT) book, specifically referencing equation (25.99). The key observation is that the expression involving the functional integral extension of the delta function equals one, as demonstrated through the relationship between an n-dimensional vector field and its functional integral representation. The integral identity is confirmed by the determinant of the Jacobian matrix, which connects the vector field to its corresponding variables.

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In Schwartz QFT book, while explaining the Faddeev-Popov procedure, he presents this following observation at (25.99):
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Can someone help understanding me why this expression equals one?

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This is the functional integral extention of the usual relation for a delta functions. Suppose you have an n-dimensional vector field which is a function of another vector, say ##\vec v\equiv \vec v(\vec x)##. Then you have:

$$
1=\int d^nv \delta^n(\vec v)=\int d^nx\det\left(\frac{\partial v^i}{\partial x^j}\right) \delta^n(\vec v(\vec x))
$$

It's quite intuitive that the functional integral extension is the one you wrote.
 
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