652 research outputs found
Renormalized Polyakov Loops, Matrix Models and the Gross-Witten Point
The values of renormalized Polyakov loops in the three lowest representations
of SU(3) were measured numerically on the lattice. We find that in magnitude,
condensates respect the large-N property of factorization. In several ways, the
deconfining phase transition for N=3 appears to be like that in the N=infinity
matrix model of Gross and Witten. Surprisingly, we find that the values of the
renormalized triplet loop are described by an SU(3) matrix model, with an
effective action dominated by the triplet loop. Future numerical simulations
with a larger number of colors should be able to show whether or not the
deconfining phase transition is close to the Gross-Witten point.Comment: 9 pages, 3 figures, Combined contribution to proceedings of Strong
and Electroweak Matter 2004 (SEWM 2004), Helsinki, Finland, 16-19 June 200
The boundary of the first order chiral phase transition in the m_pi-m_K--plane with a linear sigma model
Tree-level and complete one-loop parametrisation of the linear sigma model
(LSM) is performed and the phase boundary between first order and crossover
transition regions of the m_pi-m_K-plane is determined using the optimised
perturbation theory (OPT) as a resummation tool of perturbative series. Away
from the physical point the parameters of the model were determined by making
use of chiral perturbation theory (ChPT). The location of the phase boundary
for m_pi=m_K and of the tricritical point (TCP) on the m_pi=0 were estimated.Comment: 4 pages, 1 figure, uses espcrc1.sty; to appear in the proceedings of
Strong and Electroweak Matter 2006 (SEWM06), BNL, May 200
Restoring the âhistorical deficitâ: The exercise of the right to freedom of religion and culture in democratic South Africa
On 18 January 1960, LIFE magazine began a series of articles on democracy around the world. The newly independent nation of Ghana (1957) was featured in Part 1 and the cover photograph was of Augustus Molade Akiwumi, the Speaker of the House in Ghana, dressed in British-style wig and robes. The title of the feature article read, âGhanaâs Leap from Stone Age to Eager New Nationhoodâ. The feature explains that in Ghana âCourts are being built, and in lower courts the temporary local judges are being replaced with more qualified appointees to settle local disputes and initiate the people in the mechanics of Western justiceâ. However in stark contrast to the portrayal of pre-colonial Ghana as âStone Ageâ the Asanti peoples of Ghana developed a complex, hierarchical society and legal system centuries before Europeans ever arrived on the continent. In critical reflection of the magazine cover, this article is founded on demonstrating how the colonial, post-colonial, apartheid and post-apartheid state have through an oppressive stance suppressed indigenous religious and cultural diversity. In addition, it is asserted that the current constitutional arrangements have not at all times effectively dealt with this subjugation. It is presupposed that unless a positive approach towards religious and cultural integrity is displayed and an environment is created in which these rights to freedom of religion and culture may prosper, the constitutional endeavour of establishing unity and solidarity in our diverse society will remain elusive. In conclusion, some approaches to enhancing this constitutional endeavour are proffered.Web of Scienc
Building evaluative criteria for the social studies in the elementary school
Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit
Topological Charge Membranes in 2D and 4D Gauge Theory
Local topological charge structure in the 2D CP(N-1) sigma models is studied
using the overlap Dirac operator. Long-range coherence of topological charge
along locally 1D regions in 2D space-time is observed. We discuss the
connection between these results and the recent discovery of coherent 3D sheets
of topological charge in 4D QCD. In both cases, coherent regions of topological
charge form along surfaces of approximmate codimension 1.Comment: Lattice2004(topology
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