Journal of Mathematical Physics
Vertex function and crossing symmetry
W. D. Heiss
Abstract
An integral equation is proposed for the vertex function occurring in the quantum-mechanical many-body problem, such that the s channel and the t channel are treated simultaneously on the same level. The equation thus provides an intricate blending of the two channels. Its solution is given in closed form, and although this is complicated, it allows the physically interesting features to be investigated numerically.