Heavy monopole potential in gluodynamics

TL;DR

This paper analyzes the interaction energy of fundamental monopoles in gluodynamics, combining first-principles calculations at short distances with Abelian dominance models at larger scales, and compares predictions with lattice data.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive analysis of heavy monopole potential in gluodynamics, integrating different models and suggesting key measurements for validation.

Findings

Qualitative agreement with existing lattice data

Predictions for monopole potential at various distances

Discussion of temperature effects on monopole interactions

Abstract

We discuss predictions for the interaction energy of the fundamental monopoles in gluodynamics introduced via the 't Hooft loop. At short distances, the heavy monopole potential is calculable from first principles. At larger distances, we apply the Abelian dominance models. We discuss the measurements which would be crucial to distinguish between various models. Non-zero temperatures are also considered. Our predictions are in qualitative agreement with the existing lattice data. We discuss further measurements which would be crucial to check the model.