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Eletrodinâmica Quântica de Lee-Wick

P. I. C. Caneda

Abstract

We revise Lee-Wick Quantum Electrodynamics, an extension of QED obtained through higher derivatives. The theory presents an improved ultraviolet behaviour, dispensing the renormalization program. The price to pay for that is the introduction of a ghost, a massive mode that violates microcausality. Lower bounds for the ghost’s mass are found within classical and quantum experiments.

Publication details

Authors
P. I. C. Caneda
Type
Master's dissertation
Status
Defended
Publication date
26/08/2016
Field
Física de Altas Energias
Institution
CBPF
Defense date
26/08/2016
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