Integration-by-parts identities from the viewpoint of differential geometry

Abstract

We present a new method to construct integration-by-part (IBP) identities from the viewpoint of differential geometry. Vectors for generating IBP identities are reformulated as differential forms, via Poincaré duality. Using the tools of differential geometry and commutative algebra, we can efficiently find differential forms which generate on-shell IBP relation without doubled propagator. Various $D=4$ two-loop examples are presented.

arXiv comment28 pages, 4 figures, based on the author's talk on Amplitudes 2014, a Claude Itzykson memorial conference

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