Communications in Mathematical Physics

, Volume 43, Issue 1, pp 41–58 | Cite as

Euclidean field theory

I. The moment problem
  • John L. Challifour
  • Steven P. Slinker
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Abstract

The extension of the Schwinger functions to various positive linear functionals on the Borchers algebra is discussed. In one case, we construct a measure onL and give criteria for uniqueness as well as for the homogeneous chaos to lead to an ℒ2-space.

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Neural Network Statistical Physic Field Theory Complex System Nonlinear Dynamics 
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Authors and Affiliations

  • John L. Challifour
    • 1
  • Steven P. Slinker
    • 1
  1. 1.Department of PhysicsIndiana UniversityBloomingtonUSA

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