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Relativistic quantum kinetic theory: Higher order contributions in assisted Schwinger pair production

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Quantum kinetic theory is an important tool for studying nonequilibrium, nonperturbative and nonlinear interactions within an open quantum system, and as such is able to provide an unprecedented view on particle production in the relativistic, ultrahigh intensity regime of quantum electrodynamics. By reorganizing the relativistic quantum transport equations for Abelian plasmas and integrating them with a perturbative expansion, we significantly expand the scope for kinetic theories to further elucidate the peculiarities of particle production at a spectral level.

Source: Physical review. D/Physical review. D.

DOI: 10.1103/mgst-vn3c

Authors: James P. Edwards, Naser Ahmadiniaz, Sebastian M. Schmidt, Christian Kohlfürst

Institutions: University of Plymouth, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf, Technische Universität Dresden

Language: English

Topic: Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics

Subfield: Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Award: Fresh perspectives for QED in intense backgrounds: first quantised techniques in strong field QED