Published June 9, 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

On the order of the finite temperature deconfinement phase transition in Z(2) and Z(3) lattice gauge theories

  • 1. Bielefeld Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Fakultaet fuer Physik
  • 2. Bielefeld Univ. (Germany, F.R.). Zentrum fuer Interdisziplinaere Forschung
  • 3. European Organization for Nuclear Research, Geneva (Switzerland)

Description

Using Monte Carlo methods, we show that the finite temperature deconfinement phase transition in Z(3) lattice gauge theory is of first order by presenting evidence for the coexistence of the two phases in the transition region. A similar study for the Z(2) theory, however, failed to yield any such evidence, thus indicating the corresponding transition to be of higher order. (orig.)

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Journal Title
Phys. Lett., B
Journal Volume
125
Journal Issue
5
Series
CODEN: PYLBA.;Phys. Lett., B.
Journal Page Range
406-410
ISSN
0370-2693