Effective theory of the triton

P. F. Bedaque, H. W. Hammer, U. Van Kolck

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Abstract

We apply the effective field theory approach to the three-nucleon system. In particular, we consider S = 1/2 neutron-deuteron scattering and the triton. We show that in this channel a unique nonperturbative renormalization takes place which requires the introduction of a single three-body force at leading order. With one fitted parameter we find a good description of low-energy data. Invariance under the renormalization group explains some universal features of the three-nucleon system - such as the Thomas and Efimov effects and the Phillips line - and the origin of SU(4) symmetry in nuclei.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)357-370
Number of pages14
JournalNuclear Physics A
Volume676
Issue number1-4
DOIs
StatePublished - Aug 28 2000
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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