Instanton

A solution to the (imaginary-time) nonlinear field equation which arises in Yang-Mills field theory—a modern nonlinear generalization of Maxwell electromagnetic theory that is believed to give a fundamental description of elementary particles and forces. The instanton solution carries information ab...

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Main Author: Roman Jackiw
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Language:English
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Summary:A solution to the (imaginary-time) nonlinear field equation which arises in Yang-Mills field theory—a modern nonlinear generalization of Maxwell electromagnetic theory that is believed to give a fundamental description of elementary particles and forces. The instanton solution carries information about quantum tunneling. (Initially, the instanton was called a pseudoparticle.)Gauge theory
DOI:10.1036/1097-8542.346600