Do classical configurations produce Confinement?

TL;DR

This paper demonstrates that specific classical SU(2) gauge configurations can produce confinement-like behavior, supported by lattice simulations and cooled configurations, suggesting a classical basis for confinement in gauge theories.

Contribution

It provides evidence that classical gauge configurations can generate a non-zero string tension, proposing a classical explanation for confinement.

Findings

Classical SU(2) configurations produce non-zero string tension.

Cooled lattice configurations exhibit similar confinement properties.

Supports a classical model of confinement in gauge theories.

Abstract

We show that certain classical SU(2) pure gauge configurations give rise to a non-zero string tension. We then investigate cooled configurations generated by Monte Carlo simulations on the lattice and find similar properties. We infer evidence in favour of a classical model of Confinement.