Abstract
The partition function of a two-dimensional quantum gauge theory in the large-N limit is expressed as the functional integral over some scalar field. The large-N saddle point equation is presented and solved. The free energy is calculated as the function of the area and of the Euler characteristic. There is no non-trivial saddle point at genus g>0. The existence of a non-trivial saddle point is closely related to the weak coupling behavior of the theory. Possible applications of the method to higher dimensions are briefly discussed.
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