We consider finite temperature correlation functions in massive integrable quantum field theory. Using a regularization by putting the system in finite volume, we develop a novel approach (based on multi-dimensional residues) to the form factor expansion for thermal correlators. The first few terms are obtained explicitly in theories with diagonal scattering. We also discuss the validity of the LeClair–Mussardo proposal.

arXiv:1008.3810Journal of Statistical Mechanics Theory and ExperimentNov 9, 201097 citations

arXiv:0706.3605 · Nuclear Physics B

Form factors in finite volume II: Disconnected terms and finite temperature correlators

Balázs Pozsgay, G. Takács

Published Jul 20, 2007• 150 citations

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DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2007.07.008

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