Predictions of a theory of quark confinement

Journal Article · Mon Oct 27 04:00:00 EST 1980 · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.45.1378· OSTI ID:6755207

Mack, G

A theory of quark confinement is proposed which uses only the simplest of approximations. It explains persistence of quark confinement in Yang-Mills theories with gauge group SU(2) or SU(3) as a consequence of asymptotic freedom in perturbation theory and of the known phase structure of Z(2) and Z(3) lattice gauge theory. Predictions are derived which can in principle be tested by computer simulation. Some are are already tested by results of Creutz. They are in good agreement.

• Research Organization: II. Institut fuer Theoretische Physik der Universitaet Hamburg, D-2000 Hamburg 36, Germany
• OSTI ID: 6755207
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 45:17; ISSN PRLTA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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