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Mean String Field Theory and the Lower Critical Dimension - John McGreevy

Offered By: Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics via YouTube

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String Theory Courses Theoretical Physics Courses Integrability Courses Lattice Gauge Theories Courses Non-Abelian Gauge Theories Courses Color Confinement Courses Chromolectric Flux Tubes Courses

Course Description

Overview

Explore a 35-minute lecture on Mean String Field Theory and the lower critical dimension, presented by John McGreevy from UCSD as part of the Confinement, Flux Tubes, and Large N KITP conference. Delve into the fascinating world of color confinement, one of the most important phenomena in fundamental physics. Examine the concept of asymptotic freedom in non-Abelian gauge theories and its implications for long-distance interactions. Investigate the formation of chromoelectric flux tubes as a potential mechanism for color confinement, supported by lattice simulations and gravity duals of confining gauge theories. Learn about the large N limit of gauge theories and its significance in studying the confining string. Gain insights from experts in various fields, including color confinement, string theory, lattice gauge theory, gauge/gravity duality, large N methods, and integrability, as they combine perspectives to tackle this classic problem in physics.

Syllabus

Mean String Field Theory and the lower critical dimension ▸ John McGreevy (UCSD) #FLUXTUBE-C22


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Kavli Institute for Theoretical Physics

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