Are cyons really anyons?

An unresolved issue in (2 + 1)-dimensional quantum mechanics is whether a composite object formed from a charged particle bound to a magentic flux tube carries fractional angular momentum. We argue that this is indeed so, that the result confirms Wilczek's generalized connection of spin and statistics, and that further confirmation is provided by the recently discovered induced charged and spin of flux tubes in (2 + 1)-dimensional QED, a theory in which different spin and statistics are defined at short- and at long-distance scales.     

One-dimensional Wigner crystal?

The linear response in a charge density wave (CDW) type state is investigated in the framework of 1+1-dimensional QED. It is shown that the system is unstable or stable against static, periodic electric perturbations when the Fermi level is placed in an allowed band or a forbidden one, respectively.     

Quantum criticality of D-wave quasiparticles and superconducting phase fluctuations

We present finite temperature (T) extension of the (2+1)-dimensional QED (QED3) theory of under-doped cuprates. The theory describes nodal quasiparticles whose interactions with quantum proliferated hc/2e vortex-antivortex pairs are represented by an emergent U(1) gauge field. Finite T introduces a scale beyond which the spatial fluctuations of vorticity are suppressed. As a result, the spin susceptibility of the pseudogap state is bounded by T2 at low T and crosses over to approximately T at higher T, while the low-T specific heat scales as T2, reflecting the thermodynamics of QED3. The Wilson ratio vanishes as T-->0; the pseudogap state is a "thermal (semi)metal" but a "spin-charge dielectric." This non-Fermi liquid behavior originates from two general principles: spin correlations induced by "gauge" interactions of quasiparticles and fluctuating vortices and the "relativistic" scaling of the T=0 fixed point.     

U(1) gauge-coupled Dirac equation and massless (QED)2 on a finite element

Toward the construction of the gauge theory on a lattice without species doubling, we formulate the U(1) gauge-coupled Dirac equation on a finite element in (d + 1)-dimensional space-time. For massless (QED)₂, we derive the vector current conservation and the axial anomaly. The reproduction of the axial anomaly indicates the resolution of the doubling problem.     

Instability at the origin in (2+1)-dimensional QED

Stability at the origin in (2+1)-dimensional QED withN four-component Dirac fermions is studied by keeping the leading order terms in 1/N in the effective potential. It is shown that the effective potential in the direction of fermion wave-function renormalization is always unstable for any flavor numberN, which reconfirms that chiral symmetry is broken for anyN.     

First order QED processes in a spatially flat FLRW space-time with a Milne-type scale factor

The quantum electrodynamics(QED)in a spatially flat(1+3)-dimensional Friedmann-Lema?tre-Robertson-Walker(FLRW)space-time with a Milne-type scale factor is outlined focusing on the amplitudes of the allowed processes in the first order perturbations.The definition of the transition rates is reconsidered such that an appropriate angular behavior of the probability for creation of an electron-positron pair from a photon is obtained,which has a similar rate as the creation of a photon and an electron-positron pair from vacuum.It is shown that these processes are allowed only in the first order perturbations,since the photon emission or absorption by an electron or positron are forbidden.     

Spontaneous scale symmetry breaking in 2+1-dimensional QED at both zero and finite temperature

A complete analysis of dynamical scale symmetry breaking in 2+1-dimensional QED at both zero and finite temperature is presented by looking at solutions to the Schwinger-Dyson equation. In different kinetic energy regimes we use various numerical and analytic techniques (including an expansion in large flavour number). It is confirmed that, contrary to the case of 3+1 dimensions, there is no dynamical scale symmetry breaking at zero temperature, despite the fact that chiral symmetry breaking can occur dynamically. At finite temperature, such breaking of scale symmetry may take place. Received: 17 August 2000 / Revised version: 24 November 2000 / Published online: 23 January 2001     

Unique nilpotent symmetry transformations for matter fields in QED: augmented superfield formalism

We derive the off-shell nilpotent (anti-)BRST symmetry transformations for the interacting U(1) gauge theory of quantum electrodynamics (QED) in the framework of the augmented superfield approach to the BRST formalism. In addition to the horizontality condition, we invoke another gauge invariant condition on the six (4,2)-dimensional supermanifold to obtain the exact and unique nilpotent symmetry transformations for all the basic fields present in the (anti-)BRST invariant Lagrangian density of the physical four (3+1)-dimensional QED. The above supermanifold is parametrized by four even space–time variables (with μ=0,1,2,3) and two odd variables (θ and ) of the Grassmann algebra. The new gauge invariant condition on the supermanifold owes its origin to the (super) covariant derivatives and leads to the derivation of unique nilpotent symmetry transformations for the matter fields. The geometrical interpretations for all the above off-shell nilpotent (anti-)BRST transformations are also discussed. PACS 11.15.-q, 12.20.-m, 03.70.+k     

CP violation from five-dimensional QED

It is shown that QED in (1 + 4)-dimensional space-time, with the fifth dimension compactified on a circle, is, in general, a CP violating theory. Depending on the fermionic boundary conditions, CP violation may be either explicit (through the Scherk-Schwarz mechanism) or spontaneous (via the Hosotani mechanism). The fifth component of the gauge field acquires (at the one-loop level) a nonzero vacuum expectation value which, in the presence of two fermionic fields, leads to spontaneous CP violation when the boundary conditions are CP symmetric. Phenomenological consequences are illustrated by a calculation of the electric dipole moment for the fermionic zero modes.     

Augmented superfield approach to unique nilpotent symmetries for complex scalar fields in QED

The derivation of the exact and unique nilpotent Becchi–Rouet–Stora–Tyutin (BRST) and anti-BRST symmetries for the matter fields, present in any arbitrary interacting gauge theory, has been a long-standing problem in the framework of the superfield approach to the BRST formalism. These nilpotent symmetry transformations are deduced for the four (3+1)-dimensional (4D) complex scalar fields, coupled to the U(1) gauge field, in the framework of an augmented superfield formalism. This interacting gauge theory (i.e. QED) is considered on a six (4,2)-dimensional supermanifold parametrized by four even spacetime coordinates and a couple of odd elements of the Grassmann algebra. In addition to the horizontality condition (that is responsible for the derivation of the exact nilpotent symmetries for the gauge field and the (anti-)ghost fields), a new restriction on the supermanifold, owing its origin to the (super) covariant derivatives, has been invoked for the derivation of the exact nilpotent symmetry transformations for the matter fields. The geometrical interpretations for all the above nilpotent symmetries are discussed, too. PACS 11.15.-q, 12.20.-m, 03.70.+k     

Notes on Multi-linear Variable Separation Approach

The multi-linear variable separation approach method is very useful to solve (2+1)-dimensional integrable systems. In this letter, we extend this method to solve (1+1)-dimensional Boiti system, (2+1)-dimensional Burgers system, (2+1)-dimensional breaking soliton system, and (2+1)-dimensional Maccari system. Some new exact solutions are obtained and the universal formula obtained from many (2+1)-dimensional systems is extended or modified.     

Variable Separation Approach to Solve Nonlinear Systems

The variable separation approach method is very useful to solving (2 1)-dimensional integrable systems.But the (1 1)-dimensional and (3 1)-dimensional nonlinear systems are considered very little. In this letter, we extend this method to (1 1) dimensions by taking the Redekopp system as a simp!e example and (3 1)-dimensional Burgers system. The exact solutions are much general because they include some arbitrary functions and the form of the (3 1)-dimensional universal formula obtained from many (2 1)-dimensional systems is extended.     

High-Dimensional Integrable Models with Conformal Invariance

Using the (2 1)-dimensional Schwartz dcrivative, the usual (2 1)-dimensional Schwartz Kadomtsev-Petviashvili (KP) equation is extended to (n 1)-dimensional conformal invariance equation. The extension possesses Painlcvc property. Some (3 1)-dimensional examples are given and some single three-dimensional camber soliton and two spatial-plane solitons solutions of a (3 1)-dimensional equation are obtained.     

Three New (2+1)-dimensional Integrable Systems and Some Related Darboux Transformations

We introduce two operator commutators by using different-degree loop algebras of the Lie algebra A₁, then under the framework of zero curvature equations we generate two (2+1)-dimensional integrable hierarchies, in-cluding the (2+1)-dimensional shallow water wave (SWW) hierarchy and the (2+1)-dimensional Kaup-Newell (KN) hierarchy. Through reduction of the (2+1)-dimensional hierarchies, we get a (2+1)-dimensional SWW equation and a (2+1)-dimensional KN equation. Furthermore, we obtain two Darboux transformations of the (2+1)-dimensional SWW equation. Similarly, the Darboux transformations of the (2+1)-dimensional KN equation could be deduced. Finally, with the help of the spatial spectral matrix of SWW hierarchy, we generate a (2+1) heat equation and a (2+1) nonlinear generalized SWW system containing inverse operators with respect to the variables x and y by using a reduction spectral problem from the self-dual Yang-Mills equations.     

A Corresponding Lie Algebra of a Reductive homogeneous Group and Its Applications

With the help of a Lie algebra of a reductive homogeneous space G/K, where G is a Lie group and K is a resulting isotropy group, we introduce a Lax pair for which an expanding(2+1)-dimensional integrable hierarchy is obtained by applying the binormial-residue representation(BRR) method, whose Hamiltonian structure is derived from the trace identity for deducing(2+1)-dimensional integrable hierarchies, which was proposed by Tu, et al. We further consider some reductions of the expanding integrable hierarchy obtained in the paper. The first reduction is just right the(2+1)-dimensional AKNS hierarchy, the second-type reduction reveals an integrable coupling of the(2+1)-dimensional AKNS equation(also called the Davey-Stewartson hierarchy), a kind of(2+1)-dimensional Schr¨odinger equation, which was once reobtained by Tu, Feng and Zhang. It is interesting that a new(2+1)-dimensional integrable nonlinear coupled equation is generated from the reduction of the part of the(2+1)-dimensional integrable coupling, which is further reduced to the standard(2+1)-dimensional diffusion equation along with a parameter. In addition, the well-known(1+1)-dimensional AKNS hierarchy, the(1+1)-dimensional nonlinear Schr¨odinger equation are all special cases of the(2+1)-dimensional expanding integrable hierarchy. Finally, we discuss a few discrete difference equations of the diffusion equation whose stabilities are analyzed by making use of the von Neumann condition and the Fourier method. Some numerical solutions of a special stationary initial value problem of the(2+1)-dimensional diffusion equation are obtained and the resulting convergence and estimation formula are investigated.     

News on PHOTOS Monte Carlo:γ*→π+π-(γ)and K±→π+π-e±ν(γ)

PHOTOS Monte Carlo is widely used for simulating QED effects in decay of intermediate particles and resonances.It can be easily connected to other main process generators.In this paper we consider decaying processes γ*→π+π-(γ)and K±→π+π-e±ν(γ)in the framework of Scalar QED.These two processes are interesting not only for the technical aspect of PHOTOS Monte Carlo,but also for precision measurement ofαQED(Mz),g-2,as well as ππ scattering lengths.     

Painleve properties and exact solutions for the high-dimensional Schwartz Boussinesq equation

The usual （1＋1）-dimensional Schwartz Boussinesq equation is extended to the （1＋1）-dimensional space-time symmetric form and the general （n＋1）-dimensional space-time symmetric form. These extensions are Painleve integrable in the sense that they possess the Painleve property. The single soliton solutions and the periodic travelling wave solutions for arbitrary dimensional space-time symmetric form are obtained by the Painleve-Backlund transformation.     

On （2＋1）-Dimensional Non-isospectral Toda Lattice Hierarchy and Integrable Coupling System

By considering （2＋1）-dimensional non-isospectral discrete zero curvature equation, the （2＋1）-dimensional non-isospectral Toda lattice hierarchy is constructed in this article. It follows that some reductions of the （2＋1）- dimensional Toda lattice hierarchy are given. Finally, the （2＋1）-dimensional integrable coupling system of the Toda lattice hierarchy is obtained through enlarging spectral problem.     

Exact Solutions of (2+1)-Dimensional HNLS Equation

In this paper, we use the classical Lie group symmetry method to get the Lie point symmetries of the (2+1)-dimensional hyperbolic nonlinear Schrödinger (HNLS) equation and reduce the (2+1)-dimensional HNLS equation to some (1+1)-dimensional partial differential systems. Finally, many exact travelling solutions of the (2+1)-dimensional HNLS equation are obtained by the classical Lie symmetry reduced method.     

On Differential Equations Describing 3-Dimensional Hyperbolic Spaces

In this paper, we introduce the notion of a (2+1)-dimensional differential equation describing three-dimensional hyperbolic spaces (3-h.s.). The (2+1)-dimensional coupled nonlinear Schrödinger equation and its sister equation, the (2+1)-dimensional coupled derivative nonlinear Schrödinger equation, are shown to describe 3-h.s. The (2+1)-dimensional generalized HF model: S_t={(1/2i)[S,S_y]+2iσS}_x, σ_x=-(1/4i)tr(SS_xS_y), in which S∈[GL_C(2)]/[GL_C(1)×GL_C(1)], provides another example of (2+1)-dimensional differential equations describing 3-h.s. As a direct consequence, the geometric construction of an infinite number of conservation laws of such equations is illustrated. Furthermore we display a new infinite number of conservation laws of the (2+1)-dimensional nonlinear Schrödinger equation and the (2+1)-dimensional derivative nonlinear Schrödinger equation by a geometric way.