Published July 15, 2010 | Version v1
Journal article

Studying a relativistic field theory at finite chemical potential with the density matrix renormalization group

  • 1. Theoretical Physics, Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College London, SW7 2AZ London (United Kingdom)

Description

The density matrix renormalization group is applied to a relativistic complex scalar field at finite chemical potential. The two-point function and various bulk quantities are studied. It is seen that bulk quantities do not change with the chemical potential until it is larger than the minimum excitation energy. The technical limitations of the density matrix renormalization group for treating bosons in relativistic field theories are discussed. Applications to other relativistic models and to nontopological solitons are also suggested.

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
Journal Volume
82
Journal Issue
2
Journal Page Range
p. 025003-025003.9
ISSN
0556-2821
CODEN
PRVDAQ

INIS

Country of Publication
United States
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
42003308
Subject category
S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
Descriptors DEI
BOSONS; DENSITY MATRIX; EXCITATION; FIELD THEORIES; RELATIVISTIC RANGE; RENORMALIZATION; SCALAR FIELDS; SOLITONS
Descriptors DEC
ENERGY RANGE; ENERGY-LEVEL TRANSITIONS; MATRICES; QUASI PARTICLES

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