Traces in two-dimensional QCD: the large-\(N\) limit. (English) Zbl 1146.81332
Albeverio, Sergio (ed) et al., Traces in number theory, geometry and quantum fields. Wiesbaden: Vieweg (ISBN 978-3-8348-0371-9/hbk). Aspects of Mathematics E38, 193-212 (2008).
Summary: An overview of mathematical aspects of \(U(N)\) pure gauge theory in two dimensions is presented, with focus on the large-\(N\) limit of the theory. Examples are worked out expressing Wilson loop expectation values in terms of areas enclosed by loops.
For the entire collection see [Zbl 1130.11003].
For the entire collection see [Zbl 1130.11003].
MSC:
81V05 | Strong interaction, including quantum chromodynamics |
81T13 | Yang-Mills and other gauge theories in quantum field theory |
81T40 | Two-dimensional field theories, conformal field theories, etc. in quantum mechanics |
81-02 | Research exposition (monographs, survey articles) pertaining to quantum theory |