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Effective Quantum Field Theory and SMEFT

Year: 2026

Type: preprint

Abstract: We introduce the basics of Effective Field Theories, using the Standard Model Effective Field Theory as our central example. The first part of this chapter gives a pedagogical introduction to EFTs - including matching, resummation and the construction of an operator basis - with explicit examples and provides a starting point for newcomers. The second part reviews the current status of SMEFT and collects suitable references for those who want to go deeper.

Source: arXiv (Cornell University)

DOI: 10.48550/arxiv.2609.36960

Authors: Anisha, Biekötter, Anke, König, Matthias

Institutions: Karlsruhe Institute of Technology, Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz, Mainz Institute for Theoretical Physics

Language: English

Topic: Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies

Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funders: European Commission, Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft

Awards: TRR 257: Phänomenologische Elementarteilchenphysik nach der HiggsEntdeckung, G2301612669, G2645866196, EXC 2118: Precision Physics, Fundamental Interactions and Structure of Matter (PRISMA+), G6237201456

OpenAlex ID: W7214998200

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