Change of variables in quantum field theories

Chisholm, J.S.R.

doi:10.1016/0029-5582(61)90106-7

Change of variables in quantum field theories

J.S.R. Chisholm
(
- Cardiff U.
)

1961

11 pages

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Nucl.Phys. 26 (1961) 3, 469-479

Published: 1961

DOI:

10.1016/0029-5582(61)90106-7

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Abstract:

It is shown that any local or almost local change of variables in quantum field theories which leaves the free field part of the Lagrangian unchanged does not alter the S-matrix. The relation of this result to Haag's theorem is discussed.

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