Faddeev–Popov ghost
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type of unphysical field in quantum field theory which provides mathematical consistency
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Within Vinony's link graph, Faddeev–Popov ghost is referenced by 287 other articles, and connects out to gauge theory, Higgs boson and fermion.
It is catalogued under topics including Gauge theories and Quantum chromodynamics.
Its subject is documented across 18 Wikipedia language editions.
Wikidata facts
- Subclass of
- ghost field
- Named after
- Victor Popov
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- time of discovery or invention
- 1967-00-00
- discoverer or inventor
- Victor Popov
- Stack Exchange tag
- physics.stackexchange.com/tags/ghosts
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