Published May 2008 | Version v1
Journal article

Quantum aspects of a noncommutative supersymmetric kink

  • 1. Instituto de Fisica, Universidade de Sao Paulo, Caixa Postal 66318, CEP 05315-970, Sao Paulo, S.P. (Brazil)

Description

We consider quantum corrections to a kink of noncommutative supersymmetric φ4 theory in 1 + 1 dimensions. Despite the presence of an infinite number of time derivatives in the action, we are able to define supercharges and a Hamiltonian by using an unconventional canonical formalism. We calculate the quantum energy E of the kink (defined as a half-sum of the eigenfrequencies of fluctuations) which coincides with its' value in corresponding commutative theory independently of the noncommutativity parameter. The renormalization also proceeds precisely as in the commutative case. The vacuum expectation value of the new Hamiltonian is also calculated and appears to be consistent with the value of the quantum energy E of the kink.

Availability note (English)

Available from http://dx.doi.org/10.1088/1126-6708/2008/05/093

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Journal of High Energy Physics
Journal Volume
05
Journal Issue
2008
Journal Page Range
p. 093
ISSN
1126-6708

INIS

Country of Publication
Italy
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
41058803
Subject category
S71: CLASSICAL AND QUANTUM MECHANICS, GENERAL PHYSICS;
Descriptors DEI
COMMUTATION RELATIONS; CORRECTIONS; EIGENFREQUENCY; EXPECTATION VALUE; FLUCTUATIONS; HAMILTONIANS; QUANTUM MECHANICS; RENORMALIZATION; SUPERSYMMETRY
Descriptors DEC
MATHEMATICAL OPERATORS; MECHANICS; QUANTUM OPERATORS; SYMMETRY; VARIATIONS