Physics Colloquium, 6 February, 2001

Chiral symmetry versus the lattice

Michael Creutz

Brookhaven National Laboratory

Fascinating non-perturbative issues entwine lattice gauge theory, quantum anomalies, and chiral symmetry. After briefly reviewing the importance of chiral symmetry in particle physics, I discuss how anomalies complicate lattice regularization. A particularly elegant scheme has recently emerged for exploring this physics. This involves an auxiliary extra space-time dimension, with our physical world being a four dimensional interface.

3.30 p.m., Smith Laboratory, Room 1005

Refreshments served in Smith 1094 at 3:00 p.m.