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Derivative coupling to a conserved current

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An interaction −λjμ∂μ​ϕ with an exactly conserved current is redundant: integration by parts gives λϕ∂μ​jμ up to a boundary term. For the Dirac current, the local phase redefinition ψ=e−iλϕχ removes the coupling, so its on-shell scattering amplitudes vanish.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2019 / iii / Paper 301 / 2 / ii / Solution

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