Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition
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criterion in quantum field theory
criterion in quantum statistical mechanics
equilibrium condition
mathematical condition in physics
The Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition is a fundamental criterion in quantum statistical mechanics and quantum field theory that characterizes thermal equilibrium states through specific analyticity and periodicity properties of correlation functions.
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| Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition canonical | 2 |
| Kubo–Martin–Schwinger equilibrium condition | 1 |
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Target entity: Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition Context triple: [Unruh effect, usesConcept, Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition]
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A.
Tomonaga–Schwinger equation
The Tomonaga–Schwinger equation is a relativistic generalization of the Schrödinger equation that formulates quantum field evolution on arbitrary spacelike hypersurfaces, forming a key part of covariant quantum field theory.
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Bogoliubov–Parasyuk theorem
The Bogoliubov–Parasyuk theorem is a fundamental result in quantum field theory that rigorously establishes a systematic procedure for renormalizing divergent Feynman diagrams.
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Gell-Mann–Low theorem
The Gell-Mann–Low theorem is a fundamental result in quantum field theory that rigorously connects interacting quantum fields to free fields via the adiabatic switching-on of interactions, underpinning the use of perturbation theory and the Dyson series.
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Kramers–Kronig relations
The Kramers–Kronig relations are fundamental mathematical formulas in physics that connect the real and imaginary parts of a complex response function, expressing how causality constrains the frequency-dependent behavior of physical systems.
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Ward–Takahashi identities
The Ward–Takahashi identities are fundamental relations in quantum field theory that express the consequences of gauge or global symmetries for Green’s functions and ensure the consistency of renormalization with these symmetries.
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- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition Target entity description: The Kubo–Martin–Schwinger condition is a fundamental criterion in quantum statistical mechanics and quantum field theory that characterizes thermal equilibrium states through specific analyticity and periodicity properties of correlation functions.
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A.
Tomonaga–Schwinger equation
The Tomonaga–Schwinger equation is a relativistic generalization of the Schrödinger equation that formulates quantum field evolution on arbitrary spacelike hypersurfaces, forming a key part of covariant quantum field theory.
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B.
Bogoliubov–Parasyuk theorem
The Bogoliubov–Parasyuk theorem is a fundamental result in quantum field theory that rigorously establishes a systematic procedure for renormalizing divergent Feynman diagrams.
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C.
Gell-Mann–Low theorem
The Gell-Mann–Low theorem is a fundamental result in quantum field theory that rigorously connects interacting quantum fields to free fields via the adiabatic switching-on of interactions, underpinning the use of perturbation theory and the Dyson series.
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D.
Kramers–Kronig relations
The Kramers–Kronig relations are fundamental mathematical formulas in physics that connect the real and imaginary parts of a complex response function, expressing how causality constrains the frequency-dependent behavior of physical systems.
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E.
Ward–Takahashi identities
The Ward–Takahashi identities are fundamental relations in quantum field theory that express the consequences of gauge or global symmetries for Green’s functions and ensure the consistency of renormalization with these symmetries.
- F. None of above. chosen
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| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
criterion in quantum field theory
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criterion in quantum statistical mechanics ⓘ equilibrium condition ⓘ mathematical condition in physics ⓘ |
| alsoKnownAs | KMS condition ⓘ |
| appliesTo |
C*-algebraic dynamical systems
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algebraic quantum field theory ⓘ quantum field theory ⓘ quantum statistical mechanics ⓘ |
| assumes | one-parameter automorphism group α_t ⓘ |
| characterizes | thermal equilibrium states ⓘ |
| connectedTo |
fluctuation–dissipation theorem
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linear response theory ⓘ |
| definesPropertyOf |
Gibbs equilibrium states
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states on C*-algebras ⓘ |
| expresses | β-periodicity of correlation functions in imaginary time ⓘ |
| formalizedBy | C*-algebra theory in the 1960s ⓘ |
| formalizedIn | operator algebra framework ⓘ |
| generalizes | classical detailed balance condition ⓘ |
| hasDomain | equilibrium quantum states ⓘ |
| hasRange | constraints on correlation functions ⓘ |
| historicallyIntroducedIn | 1950s ⓘ |
| implies |
detailed balance in quantum systems
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time-translation invariance of the state ⓘ |
| involvesParameter | inverse temperature β ⓘ |
| mathematicallyExpressedAs | φ(A α_{iβ}(B)) = φ(BA) for all A,B in the algebra ⓘ |
| namedAfter |
Julian Schwinger
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Paul C. Martin ⓘ Ryogo Kubo ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
Gibbs ensemble
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Matsubara formalism ⓘ Tomita–Takesaki modular theory ⓘ canonical ensemble ⓘ imaginary-time formalism ⓘ modular automorphism group ⓘ thermal Green’s functions ⓘ |
| usedFor |
characterizing thermal states in infinite systems
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constructing thermal quantum field theories ⓘ defining equilibrium without Hamiltonian spectrum assumptions ⓘ defining thermal correlation functions ⓘ |
| usedIn |
Hawking radiation analysis
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Unruh effect analysis ⓘ algebraic approach to quantum statistical mechanics ⓘ thermal quantum field theory on curved spacetime ⓘ |
| usesConcept |
analyticity
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correlation functions ⓘ periodicity in imaginary time ⓘ time-translation automorphism group ⓘ |
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