Scattering amplitudes are fundamental and rich observables in quantum field theory. Based on the observation that, for massless particles of spin-one or more, scattering amplitudes are much simpler than expected from traditional Feynman diagram techniques, the broad aim of this work is to understand and exploit this hidden structure. It uses methods from twistor theory to provide new insights into the correspondence between scattering amplitudes in supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory and null polygonal Wilson loops. By additionally exploiting the symmetries of the problem, the author succeeds in developing new ways of computing scattering amplitudes.
| ISBN: | 9783319346182 |
| Publication date: | 23rd August 2016 |
| Author: | Mathew Bullimore |
| Publisher: | Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 118 pages |
| Series: | Springer Theses |
| Genres: |
Particle and high-energy physics Mathematical physics |
Scattering amplitudes are fundamental and rich observables in quantum field theory. Based on the observation that, for massless particles of spin-one or more, scattering amplitudes are much simpler than expected from traditional Feynman diagram techniques, the broad aim of this work is to understand and exploit this hidden structure. It uses methods from twistor theory to provide new insights into the correspondence between scattering amplitudes in supersymmetric Yang-Mills theory and null polygonal Wilson loops. By additionally exploiting the symmetries of the problem, the author succeeds in developing new ways of computing scattering amplitudes.
Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor Space features in the following genres: Particle and high-energy physics, Mathematical physics
Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor Space is available in Paperback, Hardback
Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor Space was written by Mathew Bullimore and published by Springer an imprint of Springer International Publishing
Scattering Amplitudes and Wilson Loops in Twistor Space has 118 pages
Yes it is part of Springer Theses series