119200064
Notes on wall crossing and instanton in compactified gauge theory with matter
We study the quantum effects on the Coulomb branch of $ \mathcal{N} = 2 $ SU(2) super-symmetric Yang-Mills with fundamental matters compactified on $ {\mathbb{R}^3} \times {S^1} $, and extract the explicit perturbative and leading non-perturbative corrections to the moduli space metric predicted from the recent work of Gaiotto, Moore and Neitzke on wall-crossing [1]. We verify the predicted metric by computing the leading weak coupling instanton contribution to the four fermion correlation using standard field theory techniques, and demonstrate perfect agreement. We also demonstrate how previously known three dimensional quantities can be recovered in appropriate small radius limit, and provide a simple geometric picture from brane construction.
14247031
The shape of instantons: cross-section of supertubes and dyonic instantons
We explore the correspondence between Yang-Mills instantons and algebraic curves. The curve is defined by Higgs zero locus of dyonic instantons in 1+4 dimensional Yang-Mills-Higgs theory, and it is identified in string theory with the cross-section of supertubes connecting parallel D4-branes. To present evidence for the identification, we show that with total charges fixed, the supertube angular momentum computed from the Higgs zero locus is maximized when the locus is circular, which has been proven for the cross-section of the supertubes. This leads to a consistent dictionary between the charges in two pictures. We also consider a T-dual version of the story, identifying the profiles of the wavy instanton strings with those of the supercurves/D-helices. Based on this observation, we then argue a novel correspondence between ADHM data of instantons and algebraic curves defining the locus. The degree of the curve is related to the instanton number, and splitting property of the curve is physically manifested by well-separated instantons.
15698837
Dyonic giant magnons
We study the classical spectrum of string theory on AdS5 ? S5 in the Hofman-Maldacena limit. We find a family of classical solutions corresponding to Giant Magnons with two independent angular momenta on S5. These solutions are related via Pohlmeyer's reduction procedure to the charged solitons of the Complex sine-Gordon equation. The corresponding string states are dual to BPS boundstates of many magnons in the spin-chain description of planar = 4 SUSY Yang-Mills. The exact dispersion relation for these states is obtained from a purely classical calculation in string theory.
53378344
On integrable structure and geometric transition in supersymmetric gauge theories
A bstractWe generalize the exact field theoretic correspondence proposed in [1] and embed it into the context of refined topological string. The correspondence originally proposed from the common integrable structures in different field theories can be recast as a special limit of the refined geometric transition relating open and closed topological string partition functions. We realize the simplest examples of the correspondence explicitly in terms of open-closed geometric transition.
18725218
Towards a holographic model of color-flavor locking phase
We demonstrate a holographic realization of color-flavor locking phase, using $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 4 SU(Nc) SYM coupled to $$ \mathcal{N} $$ = 2 Nf fundamental hypermultiplets as an example. The gravity dual consists of Nc D3-branes and Nf D7-branes with world volume gauge field representing the baryon density. Treating a small number Ñc$$ \subset $$Nc of D3-branes as Yang-Mills instantons on the D7-branes, we consider possible potential(s) on their moduli space or equivalently the Higgs branch. We show that a non-trivial potential can be generated by including the backreaction of the baryonic density on the D7-branes, this dynamically drives the instantons (= D3-branes) into dissolution. We interpret this as a color-flavor locking since the size of the instanton is the squark vev, and study the symmetry breaking patterns. Extending to finite temperature setup, we demonstrate that color-flavor locking persists, and the thermal effect provides additional structures in the phase diagram.
15021640
The Kähler potential of Abelian Higgs vortices
We calculate the Kahler potential for the Samols metric on the moduli space of Abelian Higgs vortices on R2, in two different ways. The first uses a scaling argument. The second depends on a variant of the relationship between accessory parameters and the regularized action in Liouville field theory. The Kahler potential on the moduli space of vortices on H2 is also derived, and we are led to a geometrical reinterpretation of these vortices.
119226323
Connecting mirror symmetry in 3D and 2D via localization
We explicitly apply localization results to study the interpolation between three- and two-dimensional mirror symmetries for Abelian gauge theories with four supercharges. We first use the ellipsoid partition functions to verify the mirror symmetry between a pair of general three-dimensional 𝒩 = 2 Abelian Chern–Simons quiver gauge theories. These expressions readily factorize into holomorphic blocks and their antiholomorphic copies, so we can also obtain the partition functions on S1×S2 via fusion procedure. We then demonstrate S1×S2 partition functions for the three-dimensional Abelian gauge theories can be dimensionally reduced to the S2 partition functions of 𝒩 = (2, 2) GLSM and Landau–Ginzburg model for the corresponding two-dimensional mirror pair, as anticipated previously in M. Aganagic et al., J. High Energy Phys.0107, 022 (2001). We also comment on the analogous interpolation for the non-Abelian gauge theories and compute the K-theory vortex partition function for a simple limit to verify the prediction from holomorphic block.
120528491
Tau-Charm factory project at Beijing
Abstract The Tau-Charm Factory (TCF) is a proposed high luminosity e + e − collider at the threshold region of the production of τ and charm. It could provide many precision measurements and search for new phenomena in the flavor physics. IHEP, Beijing, is an ideal cite to build a TCF. The status of the feasibility study of Beijing Tau-Charm Factory (BTCF) is reported.
123519682
PROSPECT OF PARTICLE PHYSICS IN CHINA
The nuclear physics and particle physics researches in China have a long tradition. BEPC is a milestone of the particle physics in China. The many interesting physics results were obtained from BEPC. Beijing Synchrotron Radiation Facility based on BEPC became the major synchrotron radiation facility in China. The upgrade of BEPC, which will increase the luminosity by two orders of magnitude, is going smoothly. The nonaccelerator based experiments were promoted also. Professor Yang made very important contribution to Chinese physics, especially to promote the large science facilities for the multiple discipline researches. The particle physics faces the great challenges, and meets the great opportunities in the 21st century. The medium-term plan of the particle physics in China was discussed.
118028911
Cogeneration of dark matter and baryons by non-standard-model sphalerons in unified models
A bstractSphalerons of a new gauge interaction can convert a primordial asymmetry in B or L into a dark matter asymmetry. From the equilibrium conditions for the sphalerons of both the electroweak and the new interactions, one can compute the ratios of B, L, and X, where X is the dark matter number, thus determining the mass of the dark matter particle fairly precisely. Such a scenario can arise naturally in the context of unification with larger groups. An illustrative model embeddable in SU(6) × SU(2) ⊂ E6 is described in detail as well as an equally simple model based on SU(7).
122433573
The segmentation of hadron calorimeters
Abstract Optimization of the segmentation of large hadron calorimeters is important in order to obtain good resolution for jet physics at minimum construction cost for the next generation of high energy experiments. The principles of the segmentation of hadron calorimeters are discussed. As an example, the Monte Carlo optimization of the segmentation of the L3 hadron calorimeter barrel at CERN is described. Comparisons of results for the reconstructed jet shapes show that the optimum number ADC channels is about 20K for the readout of 450K wires of the proportional chambers. The matching between the sandwiched φ towers and Z towers is the dominant factor for angular resolution. Based on these Monte Carlo simulations, an optimized tower structure is obtained.