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O Vafek1, Z Tesanović, M Franz

  • 1Department of Physics and Astronomy, Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland 21218, USA.

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|October 9, 2002
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Anisotropic Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) in 2+1 dimensions transitions to an isotropic state at low energies and long length scales. This renormalization leads to the spontaneous restoration of relativistic invariance at the critical point.

Area of Science:

  • Theoretical Physics
  • Quantum Field Theory
  • Condensed Matter Physics

Background:

  • Anisotropic Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) in 2+1 dimensions presents unique renormalization group behaviors.
  • Understanding the behavior of QED at low energies and long length scales is crucial for theoretical physics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the renormalization of anisotropic QED in 2+1 dimensions.
  • To determine if relativistic invariance is restored under specific conditions.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of anisotropic QED in 2+1 dimensions.
  • Application of the 1/N expansion to leading order.
  • Examination of the theory at long length scales and low energies.

Main Results:

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  • The anisotropic QED in 2+1 dimensions renormalizes towards an isotropic limit.
  • Spontaneous restoration of (Euclidean) relativistic invariance is observed at the isotropic critical point.

Conclusions:

  • The study demonstrates a fundamental shift in the symmetry properties of QED in 2+1 dimensions.
  • The findings suggest a universal behavior in the isotropic limit, restoring relativistic invariance.