Monopoles and U(1) lattice gauge theory

In this thesis, I describe calculations done in $U(1)$ lattice gauge theory. After reviewing general concepts for doing calculations using quantum field theory on a space-time lattice, I discuss the presence of topological objects, which correspond to local minima of the action. These topological objects are identified as magnetic monopoles. Using configurations of monopoles identified in gauge field simulations in four dimensions, I study the behavior of the monopoles near the confinement-deconfinement transition.

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

• Wensley, Roy James

Contributors dc:contributor

• Stack, John D.

• Physics, Elementary Particles and High Energy

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright 1989 Wensley, Roy James

Language dc:language

eng

Identifier

AAI9011073
(UMI)AAI9011073

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:www.ideals.illinois.edu:2142/20829