Zeta-regularized Lattice Field Theory with Lorentzian background metrics

arXiv2208.08223MaRDI QIDQ6408092FDOQ6408092

Authors: T. Hartung, Karl Jansen, Chiara Sarti 

Publication date: 17 August 2022

Abstract: Lattice field theory is a very powerful tool to study Feynman's path integral non-perturbatively. However, it usually requires Euclidean background metrics to be well-defined. On the other hand, a recently developed regularization scheme based on Fourier integral operator $zeta$-functions can treat Feynman's path integral non-pertubatively in Lorentzian background metrics. In this article, we formally $zeta$-regularize lattice theories with Lorentzian backgrounds and identify conditions for the Fourier integral operator $zeta$-function regularization to be applicable. Furthermore, we show that the classical limit of the $zeta$-regularized theory is independent of the regularization. Finally, we consider the harmonic oscillator as an explicit example. We discuss multiple options for the regularization and analytically show that they all reproduce the correct ground state energy on the lattice and in the continuum limit. Additionally, we solve the harmonic oscillator on the lattice in Minkowski background numerically.

Mathematics Subject Classification ID

Quantum field theory on lattices (81T25)

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