Cambridge University Press eBooks· 2022· Book chapter
Quarks, Gluons and Lattices
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The lattice approach to quantum field theory provides compelling evidence that gauge gluons confine quarks within subnuclear matter.
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Key points
- The lattice approach offers compelling evidence for quark confinement by gauge gluons.
- This technique enables new quantitative calculation schemes in quantum field theory.
- It has spurred cross-disciplinary activity between elementary particle and solid-state physicists.
- The book covers topics from path integrals to Monte Carlo simulations and renormalization group techniques.
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Abstract
This book introduces the lattice approach to quantum field theory. The spectacular successes of this technique include compelling evidence that exchange of gauge gluons can confine the quarks within subnuclear matter. The lattice framework enables novel schemes for quantitative calculation and has caused considerable cross-disciplinary activity between elementary particle and solid state physicists. The treatment begins with the lattice definition of a path integral and ends on Monte Carlo simulation methods. Other topics include invariant group integration, duality, mean field theory and renormalization group techniques. The reader is assumed to have a basic background in relativistic quantum mechanics and some exposure to gauge theories.
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