Introduction to effective field theories. 1. Heisenberg-Euler effective theory, decoupling of heavy flavours
arXiv:0908.4392
Abstract
This is the first part of lectures about effective field theories. Decoupling of heavy-particle loops is considered (heavy leptons in QED, heavy quarks in QCD).
Lectures at the Helmholtz International School-Workshop "Calculations for modern and future colliders", Dubna, July 10-20, 2009; 47 pages
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