Dimensional reduction in QCD: Lessons from lower dimensions

P. Bialas , A. Morel (1) , B. Petersson

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In this contribution we present the results of a series of investigations of dimensional reduction, applied to SU(3) gauge theory in 2 + 1 dimensions. We review earlier results, present a new reduced model with $Z_3$ symmetry, and discuss the results of numerical simulations of this model.

Domaines: Physique Générale [physics.gen-ph]

P. Bialas, A. Morel, B. Petersson. Dimensional reduction in QCD: Lessons from lower dimensions. Progress of Theoretical Physics Supplement (Japan), 2004, 153, pp.220-229. ⟨hal-00165233⟩