Applications of dispersive sum rules: ε-expansion and holography

We use Mellin space dispersion relations together with Polyakov conditions to derive a family of sum rules for Conformal Field Theories (CFTs). The defining property of these sum rules is suppression of the contribution of the double twist operators. Firstly, we apply these sum rules to the Wilson-Fisher model in d = 4 - epsilon dimensions. We re-derive many of the known results to order epsilon(4) and we make new predictions. No assumption of analyticity down to spin 0 was made. Secondly, we study holographic CFTs. We use dispersive sum rules to obtain tree-level and one-loop anomalous dimensions. Finally, we briefly discuss the contribution of heavy operators to the sum rules in UV complete holographic theories.

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By utilizing Mellin space dispersion relations and Polyakov conditions, a family of sum rules applicable to Conformal Field Theories (CFTs) has been derived, emphasizing suppression of double twist operator contributions. The Wilson-Fisher model and holographic CFTs are examined, with new predictions and discussions on the influence of heavy operators in UV complete holographic theories provided.