Z2 Monopoles in the Standard SU(2) Lattice Gauge Theory Model

Apr, 1979
22 pages
Published in:
  • Z.Phys.C 12 (1982) 177
Report number:
  • DESY-79-22

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Abstract: (Springer)
The standardSU(2) lattice gauge theory model without fermions may be considered as aZ2 model with monopoles and fluctuating coupling constants. At low temperatures β−1 (=small bare coupling constant) the monopoles are confined.
  • LATTICE FIELD THEORY: SU(2)
  • GAUGE FIELD THEORY: Z(2)
  • GAUGE FIELD THEORY: EUCLIDEAN
  • FIELD EQUATIONS: MONOPOLE
  • COUPLING CONSTANT
  • TEMPERATURE
  • DUALITY: TRANSFORMATION
  • GAUGE FIELD THEORY: WILSON LOOP
  • TRANSFORMATION: DUALITY
  • GAUGE FIELD THEORY: PATH INTEGRAL