On the origin of the mass gap for non-Abelian gauge theories in (2+1) dimensions

TL;DR

This paper explores the mechanisms behind the emergence of the mass gap in pure Yang-Mills theories in (2+1) dimensions, providing insights into non-Abelian gauge theories in lower dimensions.

Contribution

It offers a theoretical analysis of the origin of the mass gap in (2+1)-dimensional non-Abelian gauge theories, a topic with limited prior understanding.

Findings

Identifies potential mechanisms for mass gap formation

Provides a theoretical framework for non-Abelian gauge theories in 2+1 dimensions

Suggests implications for confinement in lower-dimensional gauge theories

Abstract

An analysis of how the mass gap could arise in pure Yang-Mills theories in two spatial dimensions is given