Three Dimensional Periodic $U(1)$ Gauge Theory and Strings

TL;DR

This paper discusses the potential of three-dimensional periodic U(1) gauge theories to serve as models for string-like excitations and explores their universal properties, including recent collaborative research insights.

Contribution

It proposes that 3D periodic U(1) gauge theories are prime candidates for string representations of their universal features, advancing understanding of gauge-string duality.

Findings

Periodic U(1) gauge theories exhibit string-like excitations.

These theories are promising for modeling universal properties via string representations.

Recent collaborative work sheds light on their theoretical implications.

Abstract

It will be argued that among the known systems in three dimensions that have string like excitations periodic U(1) pure gauge theories are the most likely candidates to lead to a string representation of their universal properties. Some recent work with F. David will also be reviewed.