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The gluon propagator from large asymmetric lattices
The Landau-gauge gluon propagator is computed for the SU(3) gauge theory on
lattices up to a size of . We use the standard Wilson action
at and compare our results with previous computations using large
asymmetric and symmetric lattices. In particular, we focus on the impact of the
lattice geometry and momentum cuts to achieve compatibility between data from
symmetric and asymmetric lattices for a large range of momenta.Comment: Poster presented at Lattice2007, Regensburg, July 30 - August 4, 200
Does The Lattice Zero Momentum Gluon Propagator for Pure Gauge SU(3) Yang-Mills Theory Vanish in the Infinite Volume Limit?
The Cucchieri-Mendes bounds for the gluon propagator are discussed for the
four dimensional pure gauge SU(3) theory. Assuming a pure power law dependence
on the inverse of the lattice volume, the lattice data gives a vanishing zero
momentum gluon propagator in the infinite volume limit. Our investigation shows
that this result is robust against variations of the lattice volumes and
corrections to the power law. Moreover, it is consistent with the
Gribov-Zwanziger horizon condition and contradicts the SU(2) analysis, which
assumed the same type of dependence on the inverse of the volume. Our analysis
considers also more general ansatze that, although not conclusive, open the
possibility of having in the infinite volume limit. A solution to
this puzzle requires further investigations.Comment: Minor changes. Figures redone using a different axis variabl
Nambu monopoles in lattice Electroweak theory
We considered the lattice electroweak theory at realistic values of
and and for large values of the Higgs mass. We investigated
numerically the properties of topological objects that are identified with
quantum Nambu monopoles. We have found that the action density near the Nambu
monopole worldlines exceeds the density averaged over the lattice in the
physical region of the phase diagram. Moreover, their percolation probability
is found to be an order parameter for the transition between the symmetric and
the broken phases. Therefore, these monopoles indeed appear as real physical
objects. However, we have found that their density on the lattice increases
with increasing ultraviolet cutoff. Thus we conclude, that the conventional
lattice electroweak theory is not able to predict the density of Nambu
monopoles. This means that the description of Nambu monopole physics based on
the lattice Weinberg - Salam model with finite ultraviolet cutoff is
incomplete. We expect that the correct description may be obtained only within
the lattice theory that involves the description of TeV - scale physics.Comment: LATE
QCD and strongly coupled gauge theories : challenges and perspectives
We highlight the progress, current status, and open challenges of QCD-driven physics, in theory and in experiment. We discuss how the strong interaction is intimately connected to a broad sweep of physical problems, in settings ranging from astrophysics and cosmology to strongly coupled, complex systems in particle and condensed-matter physics, as well as to searches for physics beyond the Standard Model. We also discuss how success in describing the strong interaction impacts other fields, and, in turn, how such subjects can impact studies of the strong interaction. In the course of the work we offer a perspective on the many research streams which flow into and out of QCD, as well as a vision for future developments.Peer reviewe