Abstract
We present the detailed derivation of the charge-1 periodic instantons — or calorons — with non-trivial holonomy for SU(2). We use a suitable combination of the Nahm transformation and ADHM techniques. Our results rely on our ability to compute explicitly the relevant Green's function in terms of which the solution can be conveniently expressed. We also discuss the properties of the moduli space R 3 × S 1 × Taub-NUT/ Z 2 and its metric, relating the holomony to the Taub-NUT mass parameter. We comment on the monopole constituent description of these calorons, how to retrieve topological charge in the context of abelian projection and possible applications to QCD.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
