Quantum electrodynamics divergencies

DOI: https://doi.org/10.5937/vojtehg69-30366
Keywords: Quantum Electrodynamics, Quantum Field Theory, Renormalisation Group

Abstract


Introduction/purpose: The problem of divergencies in Quantum Electrodynamics (QED) is discussed.

Methods: The renormalisation group method is employed for dealing with infini- ties in QED.

Results: The integrals in QED giving physical observables are finite.

Conclusions: The divergencies in QED can be treated in a consistent way pro- viding mathematical rigorous results.

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Published
2021/06/23
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Vol. 69 No. 3 (2021): July – September
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