Abstract
It is well known that some quantum and statistical fluctuations of a quantum field may be recovered by adding suitable stochastic sources to the mean field equations derived from the Schwinger–Keldysh (closed-time path) effective action. In this paper we show that this method can be extended to higher correlations and higher (n-particle irreducible) effective actions. As an example, we investigate third- and fourth-order correlations by adding stochastic sources to the Schwinger–Dyson equations derived from the 2-particle irreducible effective action. This method is a simple way to investigate the nonlinear dynamics of quantum fluctuations.
Published Version (
Free)
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callMore From: Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical
Disclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
