Published September 20, 1999 | Version v1
Journal article

Four-point functions in N = 4 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory at two loops

Description

Four-point functions of gauge-invariant operators in D = 4, N = 4 supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory are studied using N = 2 harmonic superspace perturbation theory. The results are expressed in terms of differential operators acting on a scalar two-loop integral. The leading singular behaviour is obtained in the limit that two of the points approach one another. We find logarithmic singularities which do not cancel out in the sum of all diagrams. It is confirmed that Green's functions of analytic operators are indeed analytic at this order in perturbation theory

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PII
S0550321399003600;

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B
Journal Volume
557
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 355-379
ISSN
0550-3213
CODEN
NUPBBO

INIS

Country of Publication
Netherlands
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
34082570
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
GAUGE INVARIANCE; GREEN FUNCTION; PERTURBATION THEORY; SUPERSYMMETRY; WILSON LOOP; YANG-MILLS THEORY
Descriptors DEC
FUNCTIONS; INVARIANCE PRINCIPLES; SYMMETRY

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Copyright (c) 1999 Elsevier Science B.V., Amsterdam, The Netherlands, All rights reserved.