Abstract
The finite action Euclidean solutions of gauge theories are shown to indicate the existence of tunneling between topologically distinct vacuum configurations. Diagonalization of the Hamiltonian then leads to a continuum of vacua. The construction and properties of these vacua are analyzed. In non-abelian theories of the strong interactions one finds spontaneous symmetry breaking of axial baryon number without the generation of a Goldstone boson, a mechanism for chiral SU(N) symmetry breaking and a possible source of T violation.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 334-340 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Physics Letters B |
Volume | 63 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Aug 2 1976 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Nuclear and High Energy Physics