# Polyakov Loops and Magnetic Screening from Monopoles in SU(2) Lattice Gauge Theory

## TL;DR

This paper investigates magnetic monopoles in SU(2) lattice gauge theory at finite temperature, analyzing their effects on Polyakov loops, magnetic screening, and string tension across various lattice sizes.

## Contribution

It provides new lattice simulation results on magnetic monopoles' role in magnetic screening and Polyakov loop behavior in SU(2) gauge theory at finite temperature.

## Key findings

- Magnetic monopoles influence magnetic screening in SU(2) gauge theory.
- Polyakov loop behavior varies with lattice size and temperature.
- Quantitative data on string tension and magnetic currents at different lattice parameters.

## Abstract

We present results from magnetic monopoles in $SU(2)$ lattice gauge theory at finite temperature. The lattices are $16^{3}\times N_{t}$, for $N_{t}=4,6,8,12$, at $\beta=2.5115$. Quantities discussed are: the spacial string tension, Polyakov loops, and the screening of timelike and spacelike magnetic currents.