Expansion of tree amplitudes for EM and other theories

Abstract

The expansions of tree-level amplitudes for one theory into amplitudes for another theory, which have been studied in various recent literatures, exhibit hidden connections between different theories that are invisible in traditional Lagrangian formulism of quantum field theory. In this paper, the general expansion of tree EM (Einstein-Maxwell) amplitudes into KK basis of tree YM (Yang-Mills) amplitudes have been derived by applying the method based on differential operators. The obtained coefficients are shared by the expansion of tree $\phi^4$ amplitudes into tree BS (bi-adjoint scalar) amplitudes, the expansion of tree sYMS (special Yang-Mills-scalar) amplitudes into tree BS amplitudes, as well the expansion of tree DBI (Dirac-Born-Infeld) amplitudes into tree special extended DBI amplitudes.