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Deconfinement for SU(2) gauge theory in 2+1 dimensions

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

By calculating Polyakov loop averages on a 60/sup 2/ x 2 lattice, we determine the critical exponent of deconfinement for SU(2) gauge theory in 2+1 dimensions. Universality arguments predict it to be the same as the critical exponent ..beta.. = (1/8) for the spontaneous magnetization in the two-dimensional Ising model. Our results are in good accord with this prediction.

Research Organization:
Fakultat fuer Physik, Universitat Bielefeld, Federal Republic of Germany
OSTI ID:
6446711
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 55:26; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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