Published October 15, 1983 | Version v1
Journal article

Compact U(1) in 2+1 dimensions: The finite-lattice Hamiltonian approach

  • 1. Physics Department, Florida State University, Tallahassee, Florida 32306

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We have studied the mass spectrum and phase structure of compact electrodynamics in D = 2+1 dimensions using the finite-lattice Hamiltonian approach. The numerical results are generally comparable to, but not significantly better than, available strong-coupling series results. Evidence for roughening of the ''on-axis'' string is found at g2 = e2aapprox. =1.5 while the vacuum and glueball sectors of the theory are smooth for all attainable g2 (> or approx. =0.08). Comparisons with results from applying weak-coupling approximations to the theory are also presented

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Journal Title
Phys. Rev., D
Journal Volume
28
Journal Issue
8
Series
Phys. Rev., D.
Journal Page Range
2059-2066
ISSN
0556-2821