U(∞) lattice gauge theory as a free lattice string theory
Abstract
The strong coupling expansion of the U(∞) Wilson lattice gauge theory in any number of dimensions is reformulated in terms of a sum over free lattice surfaces with local internal structure. This is a confirmation of the equivalence of multicolour QCD and some free string theory. The 1/ N expansion is shown to be equivalent to the topological expansion in terms of these surfaces.
- Publication:
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Physics Letters B
- Pub Date:
- September 1983
- DOI:
- 10.1016/0370-2693(83)90267-8
- Bibcode:
- 1983PhLB..128..316K