One-loop mass shift formula for kinks and self-dual vortices
arXiv:hep-th/0510234 · doi:10.1088/0305-4470/39/21/S42
Abstract
A formula is derived that allows us to compute one-loop mass shifts for kinks and self-dual Abrikosov-Nielsen-Olesen vortices. The procedure is based in canonical quantization and heat kernel/zeta function regularization methods.
LaTex file, 8 pages, 1 figure . Based on a talk given by J. M. G. at the 7th Workshop on Quantum Field Theory under the Influence of External Conditions (QFEXT05), Barcelona, Spain. Minor corrections. Version to appear in Journal of Physics A