Electron gyromagnetic ratio & lattice qft

In summary, the electron gyromagnetic ratio is computed using perturbation method and Feynman diagrams, and additional non-perturbative approaches such as lattice QFT can also be used but are limited by current computational power. Other non-perturbative methods include partial resummation of perturbative expansion, effective theory modeling, lower dimensional analogues, and axiomatic approaches. The Higgs Hierarchy Problem still exists in non-perturbative QFT, and naturalness and finetuning are not artifacts of perturbation theory but can still be present in non-perturbative formulations.
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The electron gyromagnetic ratio of 1.0011596522 is computed using perturbation method and Feynman diagrams that is said to produce a value to better than one part in 10^10, or about three parts in 100 billion. Does the nonperturbative lattice QFT also able to compute it? What is the counterpart of the perturbation in the nonpertubation based lattice QFT?
 
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With presently existing computer power, lattice calculations are not suitable for very precise computations in 3+1 dimensions. For that reason, g-2 is not a quantity suitable for a lattice treatment. It can be computed in principle, but in practice it cannot be computed with such a big precision.
 
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With presently existing computer power, lattice calculations are not suitable for very precise computations in 3+1 dimensions. For that reason, g-2 is not a quantity suitable for a lattice treatment. It can be computed in principle, but in practice it cannot be computed with such a big precision.

What is other non-perturbative approach other than lattice QFT? But I want to know is if any non-perturbative method should still compute for perturbation.. meaning perturbation is part of nature? meaning QED doesn't have a cutoff even above the Landau pole?

Or if there is a natural cut-off. It means QED for example is really non-perturbative (asymptotically free) and our perturbation is just for sake of approximation? Is this how to think of it (or the logic)?
 
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What is other non-perturbative approach other than lattice QFT?
Some of the approaches are partial resummation of perturbative expansion, effective theory modeling, lower dimensional analogues, axiomatic approaches, ...
 
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Demystifier said:
Some of the approaches are partial resummation of perturbative expansion, effective theory modeling, lower dimensional analogues, axiomatic approaches, ...

Say.. about the Higgs Hierarchy Problems (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hierarchy_problem).. would we still have the same problem if we use non-perturbative QFT?
 
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Yes we would.

Oh.. why is there still "quantum corrections" in non-perturbative QFT? Is it not the Hierarchy Problem is due to the quantum corrections.. so what is the counterpart of "quantum corrections" in non-perturbative QFT?

Perturbative means it is Taylor expansion and since we can't solve the higher order of the coupling constants. So we renormalize to lower power and eliminate the higher power. Does Non-perturbative means we can solve the higher power? But if it is infinite.. how can non-perturbation solve it?
 
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Oh.. why is there still "quantum corrections" in non-perturbative QFT? Is it not the Hierarchy Problem is due to the quantum corrections.. so what is the counterpart of "quantum corrections" in non-perturbative QFT?

Perturbative means it is Taylor expansion and since we can't solve the higher order of the coupling constants. So we renormalize to lower power and eliminate the higher power. Does Non-perturbative means we can solve the higher power? But if it is infinite.. how can non-perturbation solve it?
You mix up some independent concepts such as quantum correction, perturbation and renormalization. Any of these concepts can make sense without the others.
 
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Demystifier said:
You mix up some independent concepts such as quantum correction, perturbation and renormalization. Any of these concepts can make sense without the others.

Ok thanks. I'd think of these 3 words over the weekend and study each independently in more details.. and bear it on the Higgs Hierarchy Problem next week.
 
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You mix up some independent concepts such as quantum correction, perturbation and renormalization. Any of these concepts can make sense without the others.

Oh. by the way.. forgot to add 2 more jargons.. fine tuning and naturalness..

To which extent is finetuning (and hence naturalness) an artefact of doing perturbation theory? Are there exactly soluble QFT's which suffer from naturalness/finetuning problems? Others are asking this same questions too.
 
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star apple said:
To which extent is finetuning (and hence naturalness) an artefact of doing perturbation theory?
Finetuning and naturalness are not artifacts of doing perturbation theory.

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Are there exactly soluble QFT's which suffer from naturalness/finetuning problems? Others are asking this same questions too.
I'm sure there are, but I am not an expert in exactly solvable QFT's so I cannot give a concrete example.
 
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Finetuning and naturalness are not artifacts of doing perturbation theory.

Ah, ok. how would finetuning of the Higgs mass show up in a non-perturbative formulation of the SM? Thanks a lot.

I'm sure there are, but I am not an expert in exactly solvable QFT's so I cannot give a concrete example.
 
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Ah, ok. how would finetuning of the Higgs mass show up in a non-perturbative formulation of the SM? Thanks a lot.
For instance, if you study SM on the lattice, you have to choose some UV cutoff on the lattice. The physical quantities may strongly depend on that choice, which can lead to a fine tuning problem.
 
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FAQ: Electron gyromagnetic ratio & lattice qft

1. What is the electron gyromagnetic ratio?

The electron gyromagnetic ratio, also known as the g-factor or the Landé g-factor, is a dimensionless quantity that describes the magnetic moment of an electron in relation to its angular momentum. It is approximately equal to 2, indicating that the electron behaves like a spinning charged particle.

2. How is the electron gyromagnetic ratio measured?

The electron gyromagnetic ratio can be measured using various experimental techniques, such as nuclear magnetic resonance, electron spin resonance, and atomic spectroscopy. These methods involve applying a magnetic field to the electron and observing the resulting energy levels.

3. What is lattice quantum field theory?

Lattice quantum field theory is a theoretical framework used to study the dynamics of quantum field theories on a discrete lattice. It involves discretizing the space and time coordinates in order to make calculations more computationally tractable. This approach is particularly useful for studying strongly coupled systems, such as those found in condensed matter physics.

4. How is lattice quantum field theory used to study the electron gyromagnetic ratio?

In lattice quantum field theory, the electron gyromagnetic ratio can be calculated by simulating the behavior of electrons on a lattice and measuring their magnetic moment. This allows for the prediction and verification of the electron's behavior in different conditions, such as in the presence of external fields or in different materials.

5. What are the applications of understanding the electron gyromagnetic ratio and lattice quantum field theory?

Understanding the electron gyromagnetic ratio and lattice quantum field theory has implications in various fields of physics, such as particle physics, condensed matter physics, and cosmology. It can help us understand the behavior of electrons in different materials and environments, as well as provide insights into the fundamental nature of matter and the universe.

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