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Lyapunov exponent and plasmon damping rate in non-Abelian gauge theories

Journal Article · · Physical Review, D
 [1]; ;  [2]
  1. Theory Division, MTA KFKI, RMKI, Pf. 49, H-1525 Budapest 114 (Hungary)
  2. Department of Physics, Duke University, Box 90305, Durham, North Carolina 27708-0305 (United States)

We explain why the maximal positive Lyapunov exponent of classical SU({ital N}) gauge theory coincides with (twice) the damping rate of a plasmon at rest in the leading order of thermal gauge theory.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FG05-90ER40592
OSTI ID:
69568
Journal Information:
Physical Review, D, Journal Name: Physical Review, D Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 52; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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