Published April 1994 | Version v1
Journal article

Large monopole current loops and confinement in U(1) and SU(2) gauge theory

Creators

  • 1. Dept. of Mathematical Sciences, Saint Mary's Coll., Moraga, CA (United States)

Description

Calculations are presented which obtain the heavy quark potential using magnetic monopole current variables in U(1) and SU(2) lattice gauge theory. Very large loops of magnetic current are found in simulations of both theories. In the U(1) theory, calculations of the potential show that the large loops are entirely responsible for confinement. (orig.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Nuclear Physics. B, Proceedings Supplements
Journal Volume
34
Journal Page Range
p. 204-206.
ISSN
0920-5632
CODEN
NPBSE7

Conference

Title
International symposium on lattice field theory.
Dates
12-16 Oct 1993.
Place
Dallas, TX (United States).