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Long-range spin-spin forces in gauge theories

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

If the long-distance properties of pure gauge theories are described by thin strings, then quantum fluctuations induce a long-range spin-spin potential between widely separated heavy quarks. This potential falls off as the fifth power of the distance between the quarks and may be important in heavy quark phenomenology.

Research Organization:
Istituto di Fisica ''Gulielmo Marconi,'' Universita degli Studi di Roma, I-00185 Rome, Italy
OSTI ID:
5967908
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 47:16; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English