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Gauge fixing, the transfer matrix, and confinement on a lattice. [Hamiltonian]

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev., D; (United States)
We use the transfer-matrix formalism of statistical mechanics to relate Wilson's Lagrangian approach and the Kogut-Susskind Hamiltonian approach to gauge theories on a lattice. As a preliminary we discuss gauge fixing in Wilson's theory. This process leaves invariant Green's functions of gauge singlet operators. Taking the timelike lattice spacing to zero, we extract the Kogut-Susskind Hamiltonian from the transfer matrix in the gauge A/sub 0/ = 0.
Research Organization:
Brookhaven National Laboratory, Upton, New York 11973
OSTI ID:
7118049
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev., D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev., D; (United States) Vol. 15:4; ISSN PRVDA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English