Abstract
We calculate the Faddeev-Popov operator corresponding to the maximally
Abelian gauge for gauge group SU(N). Specializing to SU(2) we look for explicit
zero modes of this operator. Within an illuminating toy model (Yang-Mills
mechanics) the problem can be completely solved and understood. In the field
theory case we are able to find an analytic expression for a normalizable zero
mode in the background of a single `t Hooft instanton. Accordingly, such an
instanton corresponds to a horizon configuration in the maximally Abelian
gauge. Possible physical implications are discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 589-614 |
Number of pages | 0 |
Journal | Nucl.Phys. B |
Volume | 584 |
Issue number | 0 |
Publication status | Published - 26 Jan 2000 |
Keywords
- hep-th
- hep-lat