Quantum Energies of Interfaces

Abstract

We present a method for computing the one-loop, renormalized quantum energies of symmetrical interfaces of arbitrary dimension and codimension using elementary scattering data. Internal consistency requires finite-energy sum rules relating phase shifts to bound state energies.

8 pages, 1 figure, minor changes, Phys. Rev. Lett., in print

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• Finite Energy Sum Rules in Potential Scattering

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