What Is the Propagator of the Proca Lagrangian?

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The propagator of the Proca Lagrangian, defined as \(\mathcal{L}=-\frac{1}{4}F_{\mu \nu}F^{\mu \nu}+\frac{1}{2}M^2A_\mu A^\mu\), is given by the expression \(\widetilde{D}_{\mu \nu}(k)=\frac{i}{k^2-M^2+i\epsilon}[-g_{\mu\nu}+\frac{k_\mu k_\nu}{M^2}]\). The Euler-Lagrange equation leads to the equation \(\partial_{\mu} (\partial^{\mu} A_{\nu} - \partial_{\nu} A^{\mu} ) + M^2 A^{\nu} = 0\). A Fourier Transform is necessary to express this equation in terms of \(k^\mu\). Referencing the Problem Book in QFT by Voja provides additional context and solutions to related problems.

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Homework Statement


I want to show that the propagator of Proca Lagrangian:

\mathcal{L}=-\frac{1}{4}F_{\mu \nu}F^{\mu \nu}+\frac{1}{2}M^2A_\mu A^\mu

Is given by:

\widetilde{D}_{\mu \nu}(k)=\frac{i}{k^2-M^2+i\epsilon}[-g_{\mu\nu}+\frac{k_\mu k_\nu}{M^2}]

Homework Equations



Remember that: F_{\mu \nu}=\partial_\mu A_\nu - \partial_\nu A_\mu

The Attempt at a Solution



I tried to use the Euler-Lagrange equation, and I obtained:

\partial_{\mu} (\partial^{\mu} A_{\nu} - \partial_{\nu} A^{\mu} ) + M^2 A^{\nu} = 0

I suppose I have to do a Fourier Transform in order to express that equation in terms of k^\mu
but I don't know how to do it. I don't even know if I have started the problem properly, or if there's another way.
Can anyone help me, please?
 
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Check it in Problem Book in QFT of Voja's the answers to problems 5.2b, 5.7,6.15.

This should answer your questions.
 
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MathematicalPhysicist said:
Check it in Problem Book in QFT of Voja's the answers to problems 5.2b, 5.7,6.15.

This should answer your questions.
Sorry for the late answer, but I wanted to check all the steps with calm.
The problems you told me helped a lot, thanks!
 

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