Vacuum polarization at intermediate distances

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This discussion focuses on vacuum polarization at intermediate distances, specifically analyzing the effective charge and potentials derived for scenarios where r is either much greater than or much less than 1/m. The references provided, including the Uehling potential and related literature, highlight the mathematical framework necessary to understand these conditions. The conversation emphasizes the importance of correctly formatting equations to convey the underlying physics accurately.

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The first equation in your second reference seems to be general.
 
Jilang said:
The first equation in your second reference seems to be general.

No. the condition is given in the above paragraph, just bad format.
 

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