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Theory Center Seminar<br>
Wed., March 26, 2014<br>
2:00 p.m. (coffee at 1:45 p.m.)<br>
CEBAF Center, Auditorium<br>
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Simon Caron-Huot<br>
Niels Bohr Institute, Denmark<br>
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<b>Scattering Amplitudes and Their Hidden Symmetries</b><br>
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I'll discuss an unexpected connection between the symmetries of the
classical Kepler problem, and a special four-dimensional quantum
field theory. The Kepler problem possess a non-obvious integral of
motion, the Runge-Lenz vector, which ensures closure of the
planetary orbits in the two-body approximation. The same symmetry in
quantum mechanics accounts for the approximate degeneracies of the
hydrogen atom, which are however broken by relativistic effects. In
this talk I will show how the recently discovered integrability of
the so-called N=4 super Yang-Mills model originates precisely from
the Runge Lenz vector, providing a fully consistent quantum field
theory model in which it is conserved. I will review some of its
implications, in particular how it has led to the exact computation
of the four- and five-particles amplitudes in this model to all
values of the coupling, and how it severely constrains the
higher-point amplitudes. Finally I will discuss recent developments
concerning our understanding of collinear and Regge limits in this
model.<br>
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