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Instanton translation zero mode (LI​q˙​I​=0)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Branch of physics Quantum field theory Path integral Euclidean path integral Instanton Instanton fluctuation prefactor
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Differentiating the Euclidean classical equation for an instanton gives a zero eigenfunction proportional to its time derivative. Its norm satisfies μ∫q˙​I2​dτ=SI​, so replacing the Gaussian zero-mode integral by the center coordinate gives SI​/(2πℏ)​dτ0​. The nonzero modes belong in the primed functional determinant. This removes the false divergence without deleting the center's integration volume.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2012 / iii / Paper 47 / 4 / Solution

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