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Translational zero mode of a sine-Gordon kink (ψ0​=sechx/2​)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Quantum field theory Relativistic quantum field Real scalar field Sine-Gordon theory Sine-Gordon kink Sine-Gordon kink fluctuation operator
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The normalized eigenfunction ψ0​(x)=sechx/2​ has zero eigenvalue under the Sine-Gordon kink fluctuation operator. It is proportional to ∂x​ϕK​ and comes from shifting the collective coordinate of the kink. Its frequency is zero, so it contributes no oscillator zero-point energy; it must be handled separately from a Gaussian functional determinant.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2015 / iii / Paper 50 / 2 / Solution
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