Published November 15, 1995 | Version v1
Journal article

Phase structure of the linear σ model in R1+1

  • 1. Saratov State University, Department of Theoretical and Nuclear Physics, 410601 Saratov (Russian Federation)
  • 2. Joint Institute for Nuclear Research, Bogoliubov Laboratory of Theoretical Physics, 141980 Dubna, Moscow Region (Russian Federation)

Description

The phase structure of the two-dimensional linear σ model is investigated within the method based on canonical transformations and the renormalization group formalism. The phase diagram in the (Y,G) plane is constructed, where Y and G are the Yukawa and boson self-interaction coupling constants. The Hamiltonians describing the system in each phase are obtained. It is shown that the contribution of pseudoscalar fields diminishes the vacuum energy density in the phase with broken chiral symmetry. This results in a rather complicated phase structure of the linear σ model. The most representative features of the phase picture are the dynamical breaking of chiral symmetry for an arbitrary small Yukawa coupling and the presence of critical and triple points in the phase diagram

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
52
Journal Issue
10
Journal Page Range
p. 6098-6108.
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ