Numerical tests of dual superconductivity in non-abelian lattice gauge theories

In this thesis, I describe numerical tests of the dual superconductivity hypothesis. After outlining the lattice gauge theory framework used in these calculations, I review the history of magnetic monopoles and dual superconductivity. The calculational procedure for determining the part of the quark-antiquark potential produced by magnetic currents is then developed. The computer algorithms required to perform these numerical tests are then discussed as well as the results of the project. Finally, I present further supporting evidence involving propagators, modified actions, and the finite temperature transition before ending with the future work that needs to be done in this area.

Name thesis:degree_name

Ph.D.

Level thesis:degree_level

Dissertation

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Physics

Grantor

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Year dc:date

2011

Author dc:creator

• Neiman, Steven David

Contributors dc:contributor

• Kogut, John B.

• Physics, Electricity and Magnetism
• Physics, Elementary Particles and High Energy

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1996 Neiman, Steven David

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9625170
(UMI)AAI9625170

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/19617