One-loop beta-functions of quartic enhanced tensor field theories (2303.09829v3)

Abstract: Enhanced tensor field theories (eTFT) have dominant graphs that differ from the melonic diagrams of conventional tensor field theories. They therefore describe pertinent candidates to escape the so-called branched polymer phase, the universal geometry found for tensor models. For generic order $d$ of the tensor field, we compute the perturbative $\beta$-functions at one-loop of two just-renormalizable quartic eTFT coined by $+$ or $\times$, depending on their vertex weights. The models $+$ has two quartic coupling constants $(\lambda, \lambda_{+})$, and two 2-point couplings(mass, $Z_a$). Meanwhile, the model $\times$ has two quartic coupling constants $(\lambda, \lambda_{\times})$ and three 2-point couplings (mass, $Z_a$, $Z_{2a}$). At all orders, both models have a constant wave function renormalization: $Z=1$ and therefore no anomalous dimension. Despite such peculiar behavior, both models acquire nontrivial radiative corrections for the coupling constants. The RG flow of the model $+$ exhibits a particular asymptotic safety: $\lambda_{+}$ is marginal without corrections thus is a fixed point of arbitrary constant value. All remaining couplings determine relevant directions and get suppressed in the UV. Concerning the model $\times$, $\lambda_{\times}$ is marginal and again a fixed point (arbitrary constant value), $\lambda$, $\mu$ and $Z_a$ are all relevant couplings and flow to 0. Meanwhile $Z_{2a}$ is a marginal coupling and becomes a linear function of the time scale. This model can neither be called asymptotically safe or free.