Published July 15, 1979 | Version v1
Journal article

Renormalization of an SU(n) linear sigma model in the one-loop approximation for n > or = 4

Creators

  • 1. Department of Physics, Carleton University, Ottawa, Canada

Description

A linear SU(n) sigma model with spin-zero mesons is demonstrated to be renormalizable in the one-loop approximation for n > or = 4. The mesons are assigned to the (n,n*) direct-sum (n*,n) representation of SU(n) x SU(n). The model incorporates both Nambu-Goldstone symmetry breaking and explicit symmetry-breaking terms linear in the fields. The counterterms are evaluated. As an additional four-point coupling is available in the SU(4) case, the SU(4) model is considered separately. A number of useful relations among the SU(n) f and d tensors are presented

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Journal Title
Phys. Rev., D
Journal Volume
20
Journal Issue
2
Series
Phys. Rev., D.
Journal Page Range
531-539
ISSN
0556-2821