Faddeev–Popov ghost
Faddeev–Popov ghost
Type of unphysical field in quantum field theory which provides mathematical consistency.
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Quantum field that enables consistent quantization.
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Ludvig Faddeev
Russian mathematician and physicist (1934–2017).
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Victor Popov
Russian theoretical physicist.
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Ghost (physics)
Quantum field that enables consistent quantization.
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Yang–Mills theory
Quantum field theory.
16%
Ludvig Faddeev
Russian mathematician and physicist (1934–2017).
8.9%
Gauge fixing
Procedure of coping with redundant degrees of freedom in physical field theories.
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Theory of the strong nuclear interactions.
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Victor Popov
Russian theoretical physicist.
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Physical quantities taking values at each point in space and time.
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