Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1

In summary, Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 is a simplified version of Yang-Mills theory that describes the interactions between elementary particles in a two-dimensional space-time. It differs from other theories by not including additional dimensions or the Higgs boson. Its main applications include theoretical studies in various fields of physics, but it faces challenges in accurately representing reality and in the complexity of its mathematical calculations.
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Lester
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I was aware that this theory can be solved exactly and is trivial, i.e. there is no dynamics. I was also convinced that this result is due to 't Hooft. Could you confirm this view and put out some relevant refs about?

Thanks beforehand.

Jon
 
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start here:

A Two-Dimensional Model for Mesons.
Gerard 't Hooft (CERN) . CERN-TH-1820, Feb 1974. 16pp.
Published in Nucl.Phys.B75:461,1974.
 
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Nice! Thanks a lot.
 

1. What is Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1?

Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 is a theoretical model in particle physics that describes the interactions between elementary particles. It is a simplified version of Yang-Mills theory, which is a mathematical framework used to describe the strong and weak nuclear forces.

2. What does D=1+1 mean in this context?

In this context, D=1+1 refers to the dimensions of space and time in which the theory is being studied. D=1+1 means that there is one spatial dimension and one time dimension, making it a two-dimensional theory.

3. How is Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 different from other theories?

Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 is a simplified version of the more complex Yang-Mills theory, which includes additional dimensions and interactions. It also does not include the Higgs boson, which is a fundamental particle in the Standard Model of particle physics.

4. What are the main applications of Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1?

Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 has been used in theoretical studies of quantum field theory, string theory, and other areas of theoretical physics. It has also been applied in condensed matter physics to study the behavior of certain materials.

5. What are the challenges in studying Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1?

One of the main challenges in studying Pure Yang-Mills theory in D=1+1 is that it is a highly idealized model and does not fully capture the complexities of the real world. Additionally, the mathematical calculations involved in this theory can be quite difficult and require advanced techniques.

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