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SU(2). beta. function with and without dynamical fermions

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
We study the ..beta.. function of SU(2) lattice gauge theory in the presence and absence of dynamical fermions with the (improved) ''ratio method.'' The pseudofermion algorithm used to simulate the fermion action seems to be capable of giving the right contribution to the ..beta.. function. For two flavors of fermions we find agreement with asymptotic scaling to within approx.15% for ..beta..> or approx. =2.0
Research Organization:
CERN, CH-1211 Geneva 23, Switzerland
OSTI ID:
5736713
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 54:16; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English