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Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge 2008 iii Paper 48 2 b Solution by
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Use the momentum-space Feynman rules with all momenta conserved at each vertex. The free scalar propagator, free Dirac propagator and pseudoscalar Yukawa interaction vertex are respectivelyThe Dirac propagator follows by multiplying the inverse kinetic matrix by , using the Clifford algebra to obtain . The vertex follows by expanding once: there is no factorial because it has one scalar and two distinct spinor field factors. An internal scalar has no spinor indices; an internal fermion line carries the displayed matrix with its momentum directed along fermion flow.
These rules use the coefficient exactly as printed. With the standard Hermitian , the Hermiticity of a pseudoscalar Dirac bilinear gives . A Hermitian physical interaction therefore requires ; writing with real changes the vertex to . This convention issue does not alter the formal rules above, and no unstated real-coupling assumption is needed.
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