Published August 1989 | Version v1
Journal article

Variational calculation of the sine-Gordon effective potential

  • 1. Cochin Univ. (India). Dept. of Physics

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The Gaussian effective potential of the sine-Gordon model is calculated in 1 + 1 and 2 + 1 dimensions. Issues like renormalization, vacuum energy and stability of the vacuum are discussed in detail. (author). 11 refs

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Journal Title
Pramana
Journal Volume
33
Journal Issue
2
Series
Pramana.
Journal Page Range
271-276
ISSN
0304-4289
CODEN
PRAMC