Remarks on the topology of gauge fields

Conference · Wed Mar 01 00:00:00 EST 1978

OSTI ID:6919300

Nambu, Y

The topology of gauge fields including vortices, monopoles, and instantons is considered. Action versus free action, a class of almost pure gauges, and the Wilson criteria are discussed. 5 references. (JFP)

• Research Organization: SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory (SLAC), Menlo Park, CA (United States)
• Sponsoring Organization: USDOE
• DOE Contract Number: EY-76-S-03-0326
• OSTI ID: 6919300
• Report Number(s): SLAC-PUB-2089; CONF-780145-1; TRN: 78-017695
• Resource Relation: Conference: Orbis scientiae conference, Coral Gables, FL, USA, 15 Jan 1978
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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MATHEMATICS
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