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The argument for justification of the complex Langevin method and the condition for correct convergence

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The complex Langevin method is a promising approach to the complex-action problem based on a fictitious time evolution of complexified dynamical variables under the influence of a Gaussian noise. Although it is known to have a restricted range of applicability, the use of gauge cooling made it applicable to various interesting cases including finite density QCD in certain parameter regions. In this paper, we revisit the argument for justification of the method. In particular, we point out a subtlety in the use of time-evolved observables, which play a crucial role in the previous argument. This requires that the probability of the drift term should fall off exponentially or faster at large magnitude. We argue that this is actually a necessary and sufficient condition for the method to be justified. Using two simple examples, we show that our condition tells us clearly whether the results obtained by the method are trustable or not. We also discuss a new possibility for the gauge cooling, which can reduce the magnitude of the drift term directly.

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2026 5 2025 1

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Correctness criteria for complex Langevin

hep-lat · 2026-04-14 · unverdicted · novelty 4.0

A comparison of prominent correctness criteria for complex Langevin dynamics on four simple models shows differences in applicability, ease of use, and predictive power.

Lattice QCD at finite temperature and density

hep-lat · 2026-03-17 · unverdicted · novelty 2.0

A review of lattice QCD findings on the finite-temperature QCD transition at zero baryon chemical potential, its chiral limit behavior, constraints on the phase boundary and critical endpoint at finite density, plus advances under external fields and conditions.

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