Year: 2000
Type: article
Abstract: We consider constructing a canonical quantum theory of the light-cone gauge (A− = 0) Schwinger model in the light-cone representation. Quantization conditions are obtained by requiring that the translational generators P+ and P− give rise to Heisenberg equations which, in a physical subspace, are consistent with the field equations. A consistent operator solution with residual gauge degrees of freedom is obtained by solving initial value problems on the light cones. The construction allows a parton picture, although we have θ-vacua in the theory.
Source: Progress of Theoretical Physics
DOI: 10.1143/ptp.103.161
Authors: Y. Nakawaki, G. McCartor
Institutions: Setsunan University, Southern Methodist University
Language: English
Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: bronze
Funder: U.S. Department of Energy
OpenAlex ID: W2063281005