Broken symmetry and Yang-Mills theory
Francois Englert
TL;DR
This paper reviews the concept of spontaneous broken symmetry, its origins in statistical physics, and its significance in the development of Yang-Mills theory and quantum field theory, highlighting key conceptual issues.
Contribution
It provides a comprehensive review of broken symmetry concepts and their role in Yang-Mills theory, emphasizing conceptual understanding in modern physics.
Findings
Clarifies the role of broken symmetry in Yang-Mills theory
Highlights conceptual issues in spontaneous symmetry breaking
Connects statistical physics with quantum field theory
Abstract
From its inception in statistical physics to its role in the construction and in the development of the asymmetric Yang-Mills phase in quantum field theory, the notion of spontaneous broken symmetry permeates contemporary physics. This is reviewed with particular emphasis on the conceptual issues.
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