Heat Kernel Expansions for Distributional Backgrounds
arXiv:hep-th/0007185 · doi:10.1016/S0370-2693(00)00966-7
Abstract
Heat kernel expansion coefficients are calculated for vacuum fluctuations with distributional background potentials and field strengths. Terms up to and including t^5/2 are presented.
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