Speaker
Michael Creutz
(Brookhaven Lab)
Description
Topologically non-trivial gauge field configurations are an interesting aspect of non-abelian gauge theories. These become particularly important upon quantizing the theory, especially through their effect on the pseudo-scalar spectrum. These effects are closely tied to chiral anomalies and the possibility of CP violation in the strong interactions. This talk will review these topics.
Summary
The importance of gauge field topology to understanding the pseudo-scalar spectrum will be reviewed.
Author
Michael Creutz
(Brookhaven Lab)
