Abstract
Several interesting and important quantum field theories must contain the coupling constant in the boundary conditions. The theories considered include quantum electrodynamics of spin-1/2 fermions and gauge field theories.
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Burt, P.B. Boundary conditions in quantum field theories. Found Phys 23, 965–968 (1993). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01891518
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01891518