Abstract / Description of output
A methodology is given to test the QCD Nƒ= 2 chiral
transition, presently conjectured to be second order. Scaling forms for
the correlation length, susceptibilities, and equation of state are
given which account for finite lattice spacing. Confirmation by lattice
simulation would provide a large set of consistency checks for
establishing that the transition is second order. Further corrections
from finite volume effects and higher dimensional operator mixing are
given. The implications of scaling corrections in finite temperature QCD
studies are examined with emphasis on tests for the believed
second-order chiral transition within the realistic setting of finite
lattice spacing effects.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1-21 |
Journal | Annals of Physics |
Volume | 239 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Apr 1995 |