The String Tension in Gauge Theories

TL;DR

This review discusses the concept of string tension in gauge theories, emphasizing its importance in understanding quark confinement through non-perturbative lattice methods and highlighting promising measurement techniques.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of methods to measure string tension on the lattice and identifies promising recent developments in the field.

Findings

Various lattice measurement methods analyzed

Identification of promising new measurement techniques

Enhanced understanding of quark confinement mechanisms

Abstract

A review article on string tension concept and their relevance as non-perturbative quantity on the study of quark confinement in lattice gauge theories. A detailed description of a variety of methods to measure the string tension on the lattice and an indication of the most promising developments is proposed.