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Massive nonplanar two-loop maximal unitarity
A bstractWe explore maximal unitarity for nonplanar two-loop integrals with up to four massive external legs. In this framework, the amplitude is reduced to a basis of master integrals whose coefficients are extracted from maximal cuts. The hepta-cut of the nonplanar double box defines a nodal algebraic curve associated with a multiply pinched genus-3 Riemann surface. All possible configurations of external masses are covered by two distinct topological pictures in which the curve decomposes into either six or eight Riemann spheres. The procedure relies on consistency equations based on vanishing of integrals of total derivatives and Levi-Civita contractions. Our analysis indicates that these constraints are governed by the global structure of the maximal cut. Lastly, we present an algorithm for computing generalized cuts of massive integrals with higher powers of propagators based on the Bezoutian matrix method.
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Integration-by-parts identities from the viewpoint of differential geometry
We present a new method to construct integration-by-part (IBP) identities from the viewpoint of differential geometry. Vectors for generating IBP identities are reformulated as differential forms, via Poincar\'{e} duality. Using the tools of differential geometry and commutative algebra, we can efficiently find differential forms which generate on-shell IBP relation without doubled propagator. Various $D=4$ two-loop examples are presented.
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Dual identities inside the gluon and the graviton scattering amplitudes
Recently, Bern, Carrasco and Johansson conjectured dual identities inside the gluon tree scattering amplitudes. In this paper, we use the properties of the heterotic string and open string tree scattering amplitudes to refine and derive these dual identities. These identities can be carried over to loop amplitudes using the unitarity method. Furthermore, given the M-gluon (as well as gluon-gluino) tree amplitudes, M-graviton (as well as graviton-gravitino) tree scattering amplitudes can be written down immediately, avoiding the derivation of Feynman rules and the evaluation of Feynman diagrams for graviton scattering amplitudes.
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Multiple reference states and complete spectrum of the Zn Belavin model with open boundaries
The multiple reference state structure of the Zn Belavin model with non-diagonal boundary terms is discovered. It is found that there exist n reference states, each of them yields a set of eigenvalues and Bethe Ansatz equations of the transfer matrix. These n sets of eigenvalues together constitute the complete spectrum of the model. In the quasi-classic limit, they give the complete spectrum of the corresponding Gaudin model.
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Reflection K-matrices of the 19-vertex model and XXZ spin-1 chain with general boundary terms
We derive and classify all solutions of the boundary Yang-Baxter equation (or the reflection equation) for the 19-vertex model associated with Uq(sl2). An integrable XXZ spin-1 chain Hamiltonian with general boundary interactions is also obtained.
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Elliptic Gaudin models and elliptic KZ equations
The Gaudin models based on the face-type elliptic quantum groups and the XYZ Gaudin models are studied. The Gaudin model Hamiltonians are constructed and are diagonalized by using the algebraic Bethe ansatz method. The corresponding face-type Knizhnik–Zamolodchikov equations and their solutions are given.
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Two-Higgs-doublet model with a color-triplet scalar: a joint explanation for top-quark forward–backward asymmetry and Higgs decay to diphoton
The excess of top-quark forward–backward asymmetry ($A^{t}_{\mathrm{FB}}$) reported by the Tevatron and the enhancement of the Higgs decay to diphoton observed at the LHC may point to a same origin of new physics. In this note we examined such anomalies in the two-Higgs-doublet model with a color-triplet scalar. We found that under current experimental constraints this model can simultaneously explain both anomalies at 1σ level. Also, we examined the Higgs decay h→Zγ and displayed its correlation with h→γγ. We found that unlike other models, this model predicts a special correlation between h→Zγ and h→γγ, i.e., the Zγ rate is highly suppressed while the γγ rate is enhanced. This behavior may help to distinguish this model in the future high luminosity run of the LHC.
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Hartle–Hawking no-boundary proposal in dRGT massive gravity: making inflation exponentially more probable
It is known that the no-boundary proposal in the traditional Einstein gravity does not prefer inflation, that is, the probability of realizing a large number of e-folds is exponentially suppressed. This situation may be changed drastically in a class of nonlinear massive gravity theories recently proposed by de Rham, Gabadadze and Tolley, called dRGT massive gravity. We show that the contribution from the massive gravity sector can enhance the probability of a large number of e-folds substantially for a sufficiently large mass parameter mg comparable to the Hubble parameter during inflation, say mg ? 1012 GeV. We illustrate possible models to trigger such a large mass parameter in the early universe while it is negligibly small in the present universe. This opens a new window to explore the inflationary scenario in the context of quantum cosmology.