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No parity anomaly in massless QED3: A BPHZL approach
Abstract In this Letter we call into question the perturbatively parity breakdown at 1-loop for the massless QED 3 frequently claimed in the literature. As long as perturbative quantum field theory is concerned, whether a parity anomaly owing to radiative corrections exists or not shall be definitely proved by using a renormalization method independent of any regularization scheme. Such a problem has been investigated in the framework of BPHZL renormalization method, by adopting the Lowenstein–Zimmermann subtraction scheme. The 1-loop parity-odd contribution to the vacuum-polarization tensor is explicitly computed in the framework of the BPHZL renormalization method. It is shown that a Chern–Simons term is generated at that order induced through the infrared subtractions — which violate parity. We show then that, what is called “parity anomaly”, is in fact a parity-odd counterterm needed for restauring parity.
17290178
Scale invariance in a non-Abelian Chern–Simons-matter model
Abstract The general method of reduction in the number of coupling parameters is applied to a Chern–Simons-matter model with several independent couplings. We claim that considering the asymptotic region, and expressing all dimensionless coupling parameters as functions of the Chern–Simons coupling, it is possible to show that all β-functions vanish to any order of the perturbative series. Therefore, the model is asymptotically scale invariant.
121566901
Structural aspects of supersymmetric models on a supermanifold
Abstract We propose an extension of some structural aspects that have succesfully been applied in the development of the theory of quantum fields propagating on a general spacetime manifold so as to include superfield models on a supermanifold.
14322363
On the Borchers Class of a Non-Commutative Field
In this paper, we arrive at the notion of equivalence classes of a non-commutative field exploring some ideas by Soloviev to nonlocal quantum fields. Specifically, an equivalence relation between non-commutative fields is formulated by replacing the weak relative locality condition by a weak relative asymptotic commutativity property, generalizing the notion of relative locality proved by Borchers in the framework of local QFT. We restrict ourselves to the simplest case of a scalar field theory with space-space non-commutativity.
17390975
A Uniqueness Theorem and Its Application to Field-Theoretical Models with a Fundamental Length
It is shown that if a distribution V of exponential growth has support in a proper convex cone and its Fourier transform is carried by a closed cone different from whole space, then V=0. The application of this result to a {\em quasi-local} quantum field theory (where the fields are localizable only in regions greater than a certain scale of nonlocality) is contemplated. In particular, we show that a number of physically important predictions of {\em local} quantum field theory also hold in a quantum field theory with a fundamental length, as indicated from string theory.
16235311
Non-Commutative Quantum Field Theories in Terms of Tempered Ultrahyperfunctions
In the present paper, we intent to enlarge the axiomatic framework of non-commutative quantum field theories (QFT). We consider QFT on non-commutative spacetimes in terms of the tempered ultrahyperfunctions of Sebasti\~ao e Silva corresponding to a convex cone, within the framework formulated by Wightman. Tempered ultrahyperfunctions are representable by means of holomorphic functions. As is well known there are certain advantages to be gained from the representation of distributions in terms of holomorphic functions. In particular, for non-commutative theories the Wightman functions involving the $\star$-product, ${\mathfrak W}^\star_m$, have the same form as the standard form ${\mathfrak W}_m$. We conjecture that the functions ${\mathfrak W}^\star_m$ satisfy a set of properties which actually will characterize a non-commutative QFT in terms of tempered ultrahyperfunctions. In order to support this conjecture, we prove for this setting the validity of some important theorems, of which the CPT theorem and the theorem on the Spin-Statistics connection are the best known. We assume the validity of these theorems for non-commutative QFT in the case of spatial non-commutativity only.
119181847
Positronium signature in organic liquid scintillators for neutrino experiments
Electron antineutrinos are commonly detected in liquid scintillator experiments via inverse {beta} decay by looking at the coincidence between the reaction products: neutrons and positrons. Prior to positron annihilation, an electron-positron pair may form an orthopositronium (o-Ps) state, with a mean lifetime of a few nanoseconds. Even if the o-Ps decay is speeded up by spin-flip or pick-off effects, it may introduce distortions in the photon emission time distribution, crucial for position reconstruction and pulse shape discrimination algorithms in antineutrino experiments. Reversing the problem, the o-Ps-induced time distortion represents a new signature for tagging antineutrinos in liquid scintillator. In this article, we report the results of measurements of the o-Ps formation probability and lifetime for the most used solvents for organic liquid scintillators in neutrino physics (pseudocumene, linear alkyl benzene, phenylxylylethane, and dodecane). We characterize also a mixture of pseudocumene +1.5 g/l of 2,5-diphenyloxazole, a fluor acting as wavelength shifter. In the second part of the article, we demonstrate that the o-Ps-induced distortion of the scintillation photon emission time distributions represent an optimal signature for tagging positrons on an event by event basis, potentially enhancing the antineutrino detection.
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SOX: Short distance neutrino Oscillations with BoreXino
A bstractThe very low radioactive background of the Borexino detector, its large size, and the well proved capability to detect both low energy electron neutrinos and antineutrinos make an ideal case for the study of short distance neutrino oscillations with artificial sources at Gran Sasso.This paper describes the possible layouts of 51Cr (νe) and 144Ce-144Pr $$ \left( {{{\overline{\nu}}_e}} \right) $$ source experiments in Borexino and shows the expected sensitivity to eV mass sterile neutrinos for three possible different phases of the experiment. Expected results on neutrino magnetic moment, electroweak mixing angle, and couplings to axial and vector currents are shown too.
120536446
Performances and calibrations of the Borexino detector
Borexino is a real-time detector for low energy Solar neutrino spectroscopy installed in the underground laboratories (3800 mwe depth) at Gran Sasso, Italy (LNGS). Borexino is specifically designed to measure the mono-energetic (866 keV) 7Be flux via neutrino-electron elastic scattering in ultra-pure organic scintillation liquid. The separation of signal and background relies on the identification of the Compton-like edge in the recoil electron energy spectrum at 667 keV. The physics potential of Borexino strongly depends on the unprecedented requirements of low level background. The exceptional radio-purity reached by the Borexino, in order to guarantee the success of the experiment, must be complemented with the identification and discrimination of the residual intrinsic contaminants, as well as of the external and cosmogenic backgrounds. Crucial in this respect are the energy and spatial reconstruction capabilities of the detector, which thus require a careful and precise assessment. We report on the Borexino performances after 1 year of data taking in reconstructing event energy and position, in discriminating on the nature of the contaminant with the pulse shape analysis and in the identification of fast coincidences looking at time and space correlations.
121886974
Measurement of the solar 8B neutrino rate with 3 MeV energy threshold in the Borexino detector
Borexino detector, at Gran Sasso Laboratories, measured ν–e elastic scattering from 8B solar neutrinos with 3 MeV energy threshold. We summarize here the results.
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The Borexino experiment: Test of the purification systems and data analysis in the counting test facility
The work I carried out in the last three years was focused on the development and test of purification systems and data analysis techniques for the Borexino experiment, a detector specifically designed for low energy neutrino spectroscopy. I participated to the study of the adsorption technique based on activated carbons for removing krypton from nitrogen and to the investigation of the purity of nitrogen available on the market. I analyzed the data from the third campaign of the Borexino prototype detector, the Counting Test Facility (CTF), to identify each contamination source in the scintillator and to evaluate the efficiency of the purification system. 11C represents the main background source in the CNO and pep neutrino energy range. I investigated on the possibility to apply the three-fold coincidence technique with the parent muon track and the subsequent neutron capture on protons in Borexino in order to tag and remove 11C nuclides on a one-by-one basis. Furthermore, I implemented and tested such technique on the CTF data.