The C(F) theorem

Nov, 1990
9 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Lett.B 256 (1991) 407-415
  • Published: 1991
Report number:
  • CERN-TH-5938-90

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Abstract: (Elsevier)
The C theorem corresponding to the spin 2 spectral function in the energy-momentum tensor Green function in n > 2 dimensions is derived. In four dimensions, renormalisation group methods are used to relate this C F function to the coefficient β a ( g ) of the F term in the curved space conformal anomaly, where F is the square of the Weyl tensor. This complements the recent formulation of the 4D C F theorem, where C F (g) is characterised by the spin 0 spectral function and related to the R 2 term in the conformal anomaly. The potential application of the C F theorem to dynamical symmetry breaking is briefly discussed.
  • renormalization: c-function
  • dimension: >2
  • tensor: energy-momentum
  • two-point function
  • anomaly: conformal