Mode truncations and scattering in strong fields

Heinzl, Tom and Ilderton, Anton and Seipt, Daniel (2018) Mode truncations and scattering in strong fields. Physical Review D, 98 (1): 016002. ISSN 2470-0010

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Abstract

Truncating quantum field theories to a dominant mode offers a nonperturbative approach to their solution. We consider here the interaction of charged scalar matter with a single mode of the electromagnetic field. The implied breaking of explicit Lorentz invariance prompts us to compare instant-form quantization and front form, with the latter yielding significant simplifications when light-front zero modes are included. Using these field theory results we reassess the validity of existing first-quantized approaches to depletion effects in strong laser fields, and propose an alternative interpretation based on the dressing approach to QED and its infrared structure.

Item Type:
Journal Article
Journal or Publication Title:
Physical Review D
ID Code:
126374
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Deposited On:
24 Jul 2018 13:36
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Yes
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Published
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