Condensed monopoles and abelian confinement

Journal Article · Mon Aug 07 04:00:00 EDT 1978 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.41.351· OSTI ID:6713065

Stone, M; Thomas, P R

We show that contribution of monopole loops to the functional integral in four-dimensional lattice (quantum electrodynamics) can be mapped on to scalar quantum electrodynamics. The phase transition where the monopole loops become very long then corresponds to the onset of the Higgs-Kibble mechanism and confinement due to the dual Meissner effect.

• Research Organization: Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Cambridge University, Cambridge CB3 9EW, England
• OSTI ID: 6713065
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 41:6; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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