We re-examine physical causal propagators for scalar and pseudoscalar bound states at finite temperature in a chiral NJL model, defined by four-point amputated functions subtracted through the gap equation, and prove...We re-examine physical causal propagators for scalar and pseudoscalar bound states at finite temperature in a chiral NJL model, defined by four-point amputated functions subtracted through the gap equation, and prove that they are completely equivalent in the imaginary-time and real-time formalisms by separating carefully the imaginary part of the zero-temperature loop integral. It is shown that the same thermal transformation matrix of the matrix propagators for these bound states in the real-time formalism is precisely the one of the matrix propagator for an elementary scalar particle and this fact shows the similarity of thermodynamic property between a composite and elementary scalar particle. The retarded and advanced propagators for these bound states are also given explicitly from the imaginary-time formalism.展开更多
We derive the scalar resonance coupling constants of resonance chiral theory from the extended Nambu Jona-Lasinio model by using heat-kernel expansion.
Based on a general analysis of Green functions in the real-time thermal field theory, we have proven that the four-point amputated functions in an NJL model in the fermion bubble diagram approximation behave like usua...Based on a general analysis of Green functions in the real-time thermal field theory, we have proven that the four-point amputated functions in an NJL model in the fermion bubble diagram approximation behave like usual two-point functions. We expound the thermal transformations of the matrix propagators for a scalar bound state in the FF basis and in the RA basis respectively. The resulting physical causal, advanced and retarded propagators are respectively identical to corresponding ones derived in the imaginary-time formalism, and this shows once again the complete equivalence of the two formalisms of thermal field theory on the discussed problem in the NJL model.展开更多
The transport equation for the Nambu-Jona-Lasinio (NJL) model isderived phenomenologically. The finite-temperature effective mass for the quarkis analysed, By means of the Chapman-Enskog method and hydrodynamic ap-pro...The transport equation for the Nambu-Jona-Lasinio (NJL) model isderived phenomenologically. The finite-temperature effective mass for the quarkis analysed, By means of the Chapman-Enskog method and hydrodynamic ap-proach the different transport coefficients for the NJL plasma are calculated tothe first order in the relaxation time.展开更多
In this study, we investigate the mass spectra of π and σ mesons at finite chemical potential using theself-consistent NJL model and the Fierz-transformed interaction Lagrangian. The model introduces an arbitrary pa...In this study, we investigate the mass spectra of π and σ mesons at finite chemical potential using theself-consistent NJL model and the Fierz-transformed interaction Lagrangian. The model introduces an arbitrary parameterα to reflect the weights of the Fierz-transformed interaction channels. We show that, when α exceeds a certainthreshold value, the chiral phase transition transforms from a first-order one to a smooth crossover, which is evidentfrom the behaviors of the chiral condensates and meson masses. Additionally, at a high chemical potential, the smallerthe value of α, the higher the masses of the π and σ mesons. Moreover, the Mott and dissociation chemical potentialsincrease with the increase in α. Thus, the meson mass emerges as a valuable experimental observable for determiningthe value of α and investigating the properties of the chiral phase transition in dense QCD matter.展开更多
We investigated the properties of the phase diagram of high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index based on an extended Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model with an eight-quark scalar-vector interaction.Non-mo...We investigated the properties of the phase diagram of high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index based on an extended Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model with an eight-quark scalar-vector interaction.Non-monotonic behavior was observed in all these quantities around the phase transition boundary,which also revealed the properties of the critical point.Further,this study indicated that the chiral phase transition boundary and critical point could vary depending on the scalarvector coupling constant G_(SV).At finite densities and temperatures,the negative G_(SV)term exhibited attractive interactions,which enhanced the critical point temperature and reduced the chemical potential.The G_(SV)term also affected the properties of the high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index near the critical point.The non-monotonic(peak or dip)structures of these quantities shifted to a low baryon chemical potential(and high temperature)with a negative G_(SV).G_(SV)also changed the amplitude and range of the nonmonotonic regions.Therefore,the scalar-vector interaction was useful for locating the phase boundary and critical point in QCD phase diagram by comparing the experimental data.The study of the non-monotonic behavior of high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index is of great interest,and further observations related to high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index being found and applied to the search for critical points in heavy-ion collisions and the study of compact stars are eagerly awaited.展开更多
Conserved charge fluctuations can be used to probe the phase structure of strongly interacting nuclear matter in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. To obtain the characteristic signatures of the conserved charge fluct...Conserved charge fluctuations can be used to probe the phase structure of strongly interacting nuclear matter in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. To obtain the characteristic signatures of the conserved charge fluctuations for the quantum chromodynamics(QCD) phase transition, we study the susceptibilities of dense quark matter up to eighth order in detail, using an effective QCD-based model. We studied two cases, one with the QCD critical end point(CEP) and one without owing to an additional vector interaction term. The higher order susceptibilities display rich structures near the CEP and show sign changes as well as large fluctuations. These can provide us information about the presence and location of the CEP. Furthermore, we find that the case without the CEP also shows a similar sign change pattern, but with a relatively smaller magnitude compared with the case with the CEP. Finally, we conclude that higher order susceptibilities of conserved charge can be used to probe the QCD phase structures in heavyion collisions.展开更多
In this study,we apply a self-consistent mean field approximation of the three-flavor Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model and compare it with the two-flavor NJL model.The self-consistent mean field approximation introduces ...In this study,we apply a self-consistent mean field approximation of the three-flavor Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model and compare it with the two-flavor NJL model.The self-consistent mean field approximation introduces a new parameter,α,that cannot be fixed in advance by the mean field approach itself.Due to the lack of experimental data,the parameter,α,is undetermined.Hence,it is regarded as a free parameter and its influence on the chiral phase transition of strong interaction matter is studied based on this self-consistent mean field approximation.αaffects numerous properties of the chiral phase transitions,such as the position of the phase transition point and the order of phase transition.Additionally,increasingαwill decrease the number densities of different quarks and increase the chemical potential at which the number density of the strange quark is non-zero.Finally,we observed thatαaffects the equation of state(EOS)of the quark matter,and the sound velocity can be calculated to determine the stiffness of the EOS,which provides a good basis for studying the neutron star mass-radius relationship.展开更多
The Eigenstate Method has been developed to deduce the fermion propagator with a constant external magnetic field. In general, we find its result is equivalent to other methods and this new method is more convenient,e...The Eigenstate Method has been developed to deduce the fermion propagator with a constant external magnetic field. In general, we find its result is equivalent to other methods and this new method is more convenient,especially when one evaluates the contribution from the infinitesimal imaginary term of the fermion propagator. Using the Eigenstate Method we try to discuss whether the infinitesimal imaginary frequency of the fermion propagator in a strong magnetic field and Lorentz-violating extension of the minimal SU(3)×SU(2)×SU(1) Standard Model could have a significant influence on the dynamical mass. When the imaginary term of the fermion propagator in this model is not trivial(√(α-1)eB/3) 〈 σ 〈(√(α-1)2eB/3), this model gives a correction to the dynamical mass.When one does not consider the influence from the imaginary term(σ 〉√(α-1)2eB/3), there is another correction from the conventional term. Under both circumstances, chiral symmetry is broken.展开更多
The Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model is one of the most useful tools for studying non-perturbative strong interactions in matter.Because it is a nonrenormalizable model,the choice of regularization is a subtle issue.In t...The Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model is one of the most useful tools for studying non-perturbative strong interactions in matter.Because it is a nonrenormalizable model,the choice of regularization is a subtle issue.In this paper,we discuss one of the general issues regarding regularization in the NJL model,which is whether we need to use regularization for the thermal part by evaluating the quark chiral condensate and thermal properties in the two-flavor NJL model.The calculations in this work include three regularization schemes that contain both gauge covariant and invariant schemes.We found that,regardless of the regularization scheme we choose,it is necessary to use regularization for the thermal part when calculating physical quantities related to the chiral condensate and to not use regularization for the thermal part when calculating physical quantities related to the grand potential.展开更多
文摘We re-examine physical causal propagators for scalar and pseudoscalar bound states at finite temperature in a chiral NJL model, defined by four-point amputated functions subtracted through the gap equation, and prove that they are completely equivalent in the imaginary-time and real-time formalisms by separating carefully the imaginary part of the zero-temperature loop integral. It is shown that the same thermal transformation matrix of the matrix propagators for these bound states in the real-time formalism is precisely the one of the matrix propagator for an elementary scalar particle and this fact shows the similarity of thermodynamic property between a composite and elementary scalar particle. The retarded and advanced propagators for these bound states are also given explicitly from the imaginary-time formalism.
基金The project supported in part by National Natural Science Foundations of China under Grant Nos.10575002 and 10421503
文摘We derive the scalar resonance coupling constants of resonance chiral theory from the extended Nambu Jona-Lasinio model by using heat-kernel expansion.
文摘Based on a general analysis of Green functions in the real-time thermal field theory, we have proven that the four-point amputated functions in an NJL model in the fermion bubble diagram approximation behave like usual two-point functions. We expound the thermal transformations of the matrix propagators for a scalar bound state in the FF basis and in the RA basis respectively. The resulting physical causal, advanced and retarded propagators are respectively identical to corresponding ones derived in the imaginary-time formalism, and this shows once again the complete equivalence of the two formalisms of thermal field theory on the discussed problem in the NJL model.
基金The project supported by the Postdoctor Science Foundation the Nuclear Industry Foundation of China
文摘The transport equation for the Nambu-Jona-Lasinio (NJL) model isderived phenomenologically. The finite-temperature effective mass for the quarkis analysed, By means of the Chapman-Enskog method and hydrodynamic ap-proach the different transport coefficients for the NJL plasma are calculated tothe first order in the relaxation time.
基金the Start-up Funding of Jiangsu University(4111190010)the Natural Science Foundation of China(12147103)。
文摘In this study, we investigate the mass spectra of π and σ mesons at finite chemical potential using theself-consistent NJL model and the Fierz-transformed interaction Lagrangian. The model introduces an arbitrary parameterα to reflect the weights of the Fierz-transformed interaction channels. We show that, when α exceeds a certainthreshold value, the chiral phase transition transforms from a first-order one to a smooth crossover, which is evidentfrom the behaviors of the chiral condensates and meson masses. Additionally, at a high chemical potential, the smallerthe value of α, the higher the masses of the π and σ mesons. Moreover, the Mott and dissociation chemical potentialsincrease with the increase in α. Thus, the meson mass emerges as a valuable experimental observable for determiningthe value of α and investigating the properties of the chiral phase transition in dense QCD matter.
基金supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(Nos.12205158 and 11975132)the Shandong Provincial Natural Science Foundation,China(Nos.ZR2021QA037,ZR2022JQ04 and ZR2019YQ01)。
文摘We investigated the properties of the phase diagram of high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index based on an extended Nambu-Jona-Lasinio model with an eight-quark scalar-vector interaction.Non-monotonic behavior was observed in all these quantities around the phase transition boundary,which also revealed the properties of the critical point.Further,this study indicated that the chiral phase transition boundary and critical point could vary depending on the scalarvector coupling constant G_(SV).At finite densities and temperatures,the negative G_(SV)term exhibited attractive interactions,which enhanced the critical point temperature and reduced the chemical potential.The G_(SV)term also affected the properties of the high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index near the critical point.The non-monotonic(peak or dip)structures of these quantities shifted to a low baryon chemical potential(and high temperature)with a negative G_(SV).G_(SV)also changed the amplitude and range of the nonmonotonic regions.Therefore,the scalar-vector interaction was useful for locating the phase boundary and critical point in QCD phase diagram by comparing the experimental data.The study of the non-monotonic behavior of high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index is of great interest,and further observations related to high-order susceptibilities,speed of sound,and polytropic index being found and applied to the search for critical points in heavy-ion collisions and the study of compact stars are eagerly awaited.
基金Supported in part by the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11475085,11535005,11690030,11575069,11221504)the MoST of China 973-Project(2015CB856901)
文摘Conserved charge fluctuations can be used to probe the phase structure of strongly interacting nuclear matter in relativistic heavy-ion collisions. To obtain the characteristic signatures of the conserved charge fluctuations for the quantum chromodynamics(QCD) phase transition, we study the susceptibilities of dense quark matter up to eighth order in detail, using an effective QCD-based model. We studied two cases, one with the QCD critical end point(CEP) and one without owing to an additional vector interaction term. The higher order susceptibilities display rich structures near the CEP and show sign changes as well as large fluctuations. These can provide us information about the presence and location of the CEP. Furthermore, we find that the case without the CEP also shows a similar sign change pattern, but with a relatively smaller magnitude compared with the case with the CEP. Finally, we conclude that higher order susceptibilities of conserved charge can be used to probe the QCD phase structures in heavyion collisions.
文摘In this study,we apply a self-consistent mean field approximation of the three-flavor Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model and compare it with the two-flavor NJL model.The self-consistent mean field approximation introduces a new parameter,α,that cannot be fixed in advance by the mean field approach itself.Due to the lack of experimental data,the parameter,α,is undetermined.Hence,it is regarded as a free parameter and its influence on the chiral phase transition of strong interaction matter is studied based on this self-consistent mean field approximation.αaffects numerous properties of the chiral phase transitions,such as the position of the phase transition point and the order of phase transition.Additionally,increasingαwill decrease the number densities of different quarks and increase the chemical potential at which the number density of the strange quark is non-zero.Finally,we observed thatαaffects the equation of state(EOS)of the quark matter,and the sound velocity can be calculated to determine the stiffness of the EOS,which provides a good basis for studying the neutron star mass-radius relationship.
基金Supported in part by National Natural Science Foundation of China(11275097,11475085,11535005,11690030)China Postdoctoral Science Foundation(2014M561621)Jiangsu Planned Projects for Postdoctoral Research Funds(1401116C)
文摘The Eigenstate Method has been developed to deduce the fermion propagator with a constant external magnetic field. In general, we find its result is equivalent to other methods and this new method is more convenient,especially when one evaluates the contribution from the infinitesimal imaginary term of the fermion propagator. Using the Eigenstate Method we try to discuss whether the infinitesimal imaginary frequency of the fermion propagator in a strong magnetic field and Lorentz-violating extension of the minimal SU(3)×SU(2)×SU(1) Standard Model could have a significant influence on the dynamical mass. When the imaginary term of the fermion propagator in this model is not trivial(√(α-1)eB/3) 〈 σ 〈(√(α-1)2eB/3), this model gives a correction to the dynamical mass.When one does not consider the influence from the imaginary term(σ 〉√(α-1)2eB/3), there is another correction from the conventional term. Under both circumstances, chiral symmetry is broken.
基金Supported by the Natural Science Foundation of Jiangsu Province(BK20140523)the start-up funding of Jiangsu University(15JDG042,4111190010)the National Natural Science Foundation of China(11735007)。
文摘The Nambu–Jona-Lasinio(NJL)model is one of the most useful tools for studying non-perturbative strong interactions in matter.Because it is a nonrenormalizable model,the choice of regularization is a subtle issue.In this paper,we discuss one of the general issues regarding regularization in the NJL model,which is whether we need to use regularization for the thermal part by evaluating the quark chiral condensate and thermal properties in the two-flavor NJL model.The calculations in this work include three regularization schemes that contain both gauge covariant and invariant schemes.We found that,regardless of the regularization scheme we choose,it is necessary to use regularization for the thermal part when calculating physical quantities related to the chiral condensate and to not use regularization for the thermal part when calculating physical quantities related to the grand potential.