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Field-theoretic renormalization group for a nonlinear diffusion equation.

N V Antonov1, Juha Honkonen

  • 1Department of Theoretical Physics, St. Petersburg University, Uljanovskaja 1, St. Petersburg, Petrodvorez 198504, Russia.

Physical Review. E, Statistical, Nonlinear, and Soft Matter Physics
|November 22, 2002
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This study connects renormalization group (RG) methods in field theory and partial differential equations. It demonstrates how nonlinear diffusion Green functions map to renormalizable field theories, enabling RG function calculations.

Area of Science:

  • Mathematical Physics
  • Computational Physics

Background:

  • The renormalization group (RG) is a powerful tool in statistical mechanics and quantum field theory.
  • Partial differential equations (PDEs) describe many physical phenomena, but their analysis can be complex.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To establish a connection between renormalization group applications in field theory and PDEs.
  • To demonstrate the renormalizability of field theories derived from nonlinear diffusion equations.

Main Methods:

  • Viewing the Green function of a nonlinear diffusion equation as a field-theoretic correlation function.
  • Applying multiplicative renormalizability to derive RG equations.
  • Performing calculations within a two-loop approximation.

Main Results:

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  • The Green function of a nonlinear diffusion equation is shown to be a correlation function in a renormalizable field theory.
  • RG equations and functions (beta function, anomalous dimensions) are derived and calculated.
  • An exact self-similar solution for the infrared asymptotic region is obtained.

Conclusions:

  • The study validates a novel approach linking field theory and PDEs via the renormalization group.
  • The findings provide a framework for analyzing nonlinear diffusion equations using established field-theoretic techniques.