Renormalization of the nonlinearσmodel in2+εdimensions

Abstract
The nonlinear σ model is renormalizable in two dimensions. It is shown here that there exists a parametrization of this model in which only two renormalization constants are needed. The renormalization of all soft operators is discussed, as well as that of symmetrical operators of dimension 4. The renormalization properties of this model, although simpler, have many features in common with gauge theories.