Elements of quantum chromodynamics
Abstract
The subject of quantum chromodynamics is discussed at length. The introduction motivates the exposition and points out the analogies between QCD and QED. Then, after some assumptions about the nature of QCD, a description is given of what the solution of the theory should look like for three stages of complexity: pure QCD with no fermions or other sources, introduction of superheavy quarks, introduction of the light quarks (u, d, s) with vacuum polarization and pair creation. Next, canonical quantization of QCD by use of a Hamiltonian formulation (in A/sub 0/ = 0 gauge) is considered; gauge ambiguities, theta vacua, instantons, etc., are encountered. Then the properties of the three stages noted above are discussed in much greater detail. These follow descriptions of the confinement problem and various approaches to it, as well as of more radical alternatives to QCD, such as the string model or the Pati-Salam program. Included in the summary is an assessment of the current situation. 101 references, 23 figures, 2 tables. (RWR)
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