A model-independent framework for determining finite-volume effects of spatially nonlocal operators

Feb 2, 2021
12 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Rev.D 103 (2021) 9, 094521
  • Published: May 28, 2021
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Report number:
  • JLAB-THY-21-3315

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Abstract: (APS)
We present a model-independent framework to determine finite-volume corrections of matrix elements of spatially separated current-current operators. We define these matrix elements in terms of Compton-like amplitudes, i.e., amplitudes coupling single-particle states via two current insertions. We show that the infrared behavior of these matrix elements is dominated by the single-particle pole, which is approximated by the elastic form factors of the lowest-lying hadron. Therefore, given lattice data on the relevant elastic form factors, the finite-volume effects can be estimated nonperturbatively and without recourse to effective field theories. For illustration purposes, we investigate the implications of the proposed formalism for a class of scalar theories in two and four dimensions.
Note:
  • 15 pages, 5 figures
  • Lattice field theories, lattice QCD
  • finite size: effect
  • correction: finite size
  • dimension: 2
  • operator: nonlocal
  • dimension: 4
  • form factor
  • effective field theory
  • infrared
  • lattice