Hamiltonian lattice gauge theory: wavefunctions on large lattices

Abstract

We discuss an algorithm for the approximate solution of Schrodinger's equation for lattice gauge theory, using lattice SU(3) as an example. A basis is generated by repeatedly applying an effective Hamiltonian to a ``starting state.'' The resulting basis has a cluster decomposition and long-range correlations. One such basis has about 10^4 states on a 10X10X10 lattice. The Hamiltonian matrix on the basis is sparse, and the elements can be calculated rapidly. The lowest eigenstates of the system are readily calculable.Comment: 4 pages, (contribution to Lattice'92 conference); requires espcrc2.st