Geometric quantization and quantum field theory in curved space-time |
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Authors: | Nicholas Woodhouse |
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Affiliation: | The Mathematical Institute, Oxford, England |
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Abstract: | The Kostant-Souriau geometric quantization theory is applied to the problem of constructing a generally covariant quantum field theory. The occupation number formalism for a scalar field is introduced as a semiclassical approximation which is valid in low curvature regions of space-time and which depends on making a particular choice of polarization in the classical phase space of a single massive particle. The application of the formalism to particle creation problems is outlined. |
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