No Cover Image

Journal article 889 views

On k-string tensions and domain walls in gluodynamics

M. Shifman, Adi Armoni Orcid Logo

Nuclear Physics B, Volume: "B664", Issue: 1-2, Pages: 233 - 246

Swansea University Author: Adi Armoni Orcid Logo

Full text not available from this repository: check for access using links below.

Abstract

We discuss the k dependence of the k-string tension sigma_k in SU(N) supersymmetric gluodynamics. As well known, at large N the k-string consists, to leading order, of k noninteracting fundamental strings, so that sigma_k=k sigma_1. We argue, both from field-theory and string-theory side, that suble...

Full description

Published in: Nuclear Physics B
ISSN: 05503213
Published: 2003
Online Access: Check full text

URI: https://cronfa.swan.ac.uk/Record/cronfa28670
Tags: Add Tag
No Tags, Be the first to tag this record!
Abstract: We discuss the k dependence of the k-string tension sigma_k in SU(N) supersymmetric gluodynamics. As well known, at large N the k-string consists, to leading order, of k noninteracting fundamental strings, so that sigma_k=k sigma_1. We argue, both from field-theory and string-theory side, that subleading corrections to this formula run in powers of 1/N^2 rather than 1/N, thus excluding the Casimir scaling. We suggest a heuristic model allowing one to relate the k-string tension in four-dimensional gluodynamics with the tension of the BPS domain walls (k-walls). In this model the domain walls are made of a net of strings connected to each other by baryon vertices. The relation emerging in this way leads to the sine formula sigma_ k ~ Lambda^2 N sin pi k/N. We discuss possible corrections to the sine law, and present arguments that they are suppressed by 1/k factors. We explain why the sine law does not hold in two dimensions. Finally, we discuss the applicability of the sine formula for non-supersymmetric orientifold field
College: Faculty of Science and Engineering
Issue: 1-2
Start Page: 233
End Page: 246