On Gauge‐Invariant Entire Function Regulators and UV Finiteness in Non Local Quantum Field Theory

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Authors: J. W. Moffat, Ellis Thompson
Cited by: 3
References: 51

Abstract

ABSTRACT In this paper we clarify the status of gauge invariant entire function regulators in NonLocal Quantum Field Theory, in this the regulator is implemented as an entire function of the covariant Laplace–Beltrami operator. Working in the background‐field formalism and expanding around flat, trivial backgrounds, we show that plane waves diagonalize the d'Alembertian so that the entire function reduces to a multiplicative form factor in Minkowski momentum space. After Wick rotation to the Euclidean axis, this produces exponential ultraviolet damping in loop integrals without introducing additional poles or branch cuts. Our analysis provides a gauge covariant justification for the use of entire function regulators in nonlocal quantum field theory.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories Quantum and Classical Electrodynamics Black Holes and Theoretical Physics

Publication details

Journal / source
Annalen der Physik
Publisher
Wiley
Volume
538
Issue
4
Publication date
1 April 2026
Language
EN