Statistical mechanics of instantons in quantum chromodynamics

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.21.992· OSTI ID:5660435

Jevicki, A

We develop a field-theoretic method to investigate the statistical mechanics associated with the instanton-antiinstanton ensemble in Yang-Mills gauge theory. This consists in exact rewriting of the partition function in terms of collective fields and incorporation of short-range forces. In the framework of this effective field theory we clarify the meaning of the continuum medium approximation introduced recently by Callan, Dashen, and Gross. Furthermore, we present a direct treatment of the first-order liquid-gas phase transition which is ultimately responsible for bag creation in quantum chromodynamics.

• Research Organization: The Institute for Advanced Study, School of Natural Sciences, Princeton, New Jersey 08540
• OSTI ID: 5660435
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 21:4; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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FUNCTIONS
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INSTANTONS
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