Abstract:
The first confluent form of Wynn's $\varepsilon$ algorithm is used in the Borel
summation of some divergent perturbation-theory series that satisfy
a strong asymptotic condition. The summation procedure reduces to the
calculation of a sequence of ratios of Hankel functional determinants
composed of a Borel integral and its derivatives and can be regarded
as an alternative to the Padé and Padé–Borel methods. It admits a simple generalization to the summation of multiple series. The perturbation series for the ground-state energy of the anharmonic oscillator, Yukawa potential, and charmonium potential are analyzed; the critical
exponents of the $O(n)$-symmetric $\varphi^4$ theories (models of phase transitions)
for $n=0,1,2,3$ and the dilute Ising model are determined.