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Two-point functions for SU(3) Polyakov loops near Tc

Year: 2002

Type: article

Abstract: We discuss the behavior of two point functions for Polyakov loops in an $\mathrm{SU}(3)$ gauge theory about the critical temperature ${T}_{c}.$ From a $Z(3)$ model, in mean field theory we obtain a prediction for the ratio of masses at ${T}_{c},$ extracted from correlation functions for the imaginary and real parts of the Polyakov loop. This ratio is ${m}_{i}{/m}_{r}=3$ if the potential only includes terms up to quartic order in the Polyakov loop; its value changes as pentic and hexatic interactions become important. The Polyakov loop model then predicts how ${m}_{i}{/m}_{r}$ changes above ${T}_{c}.$

Source: Physical review. D. Particles, fields, gravitation, and cosmology/Physical review. D. Particles and fields

DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.66.096003

Authors: Adrian Dumitru, Robert D. Pisarski

Institution: Brookhaven National Laboratory

Language: English

Topic: Quantum Chromodynamics and Particle Interactions

Subfield: Nuclear and High Energy Physics

Field: Physics and Astronomy

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: green

Funder: U.S. Department of Energy

Awards: G338944111, G5292656900