Graduate What are some example Feynman diagrams in Yang-Mills theory?

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This discussion centers on Feynman diagrams within Yang-Mills theory, a crucial aspect of advanced quantum field theory. The participant references chapter 72 of Srednicki's "Quantum Field Theory," which outlines the Feynman rules for non-abelian gauge theory. They express difficulty in visualizing sample diagrams due to the complexity introduced by ghosts and anti-ghosts. Suggested resources include a Wikipedia article on Yang-Mills theory and a chart detailing Feynman rules for Yang-Mills theories.

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Trying to find some example Feynman diagrams for Yang-Mills theory
Hi!

So I have just been studying Yang-Mills theory advanced quantum field theory.

In chapter 72 of Srednicki's book Quantum Field Theory they list the Feynman rules for non-abelian gauge theory.

I was asked if I could show some sample allowed diagrams but I could not.. In standard particle physics, it's more straightforward just preserving some quantum numbers. But I'm not so sure now when we are dealing with ghosts and anti-ghosts. P

Could anyone show me, or show me a source of some example diagrams and interactions in Yang-Mills theory?
 
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