Published June 9, 1997 | Version v1
Journal article

Topological susceptibility at zero and finite T in SU(3) Yang-Mills theory

  • 1. Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare, Pisa (Italy)
  • 2. Pisa Univ. (Italy). Dipt. di Fisica

Description

We determine the topological susceptibility χ at T=0 in pure SU(3) gauge theory and its behaviour at finite T across the deconfining transition. We use an improved topological charge density operator. χ drops sharply by one order of magnitude at the deconfining temperature Tc. (orig.)

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Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B
Journal Volume
494
Journal Issue
1-2
Journal Page Range
p. 281-292.
ISSN
0550-3213
CODEN
NUPBBO