Quantum Chromodynamics on the Lattice

This introduction to quantum chromodynamics presents the basic concepts and calculations in a clear and didactic style accessible to those new to the field. Readers will find useful methods for obtaining numerical results, including pure gauge theory and quenched spectroscopy.

The path integral on the lattice. - The path integral on the lattice. - QCD on the lattice a first look. - QCD on the lattice a first look. - Pure gauge theory on the lattice. - Pure gauge theory on the lattice. - Numerical simulation of pure gauge theory. - Numerical simulation of pure gauge theory. - Fermions on the lattice. - Fermions on the lattice. - Hadron spectroscopy. - Hadron spectroscopy. - Chiral symmetry on the lattice. - Chiral symmetry on the lattice. - Dynamical fermions. - Dynamical fermions. - Symanzik improvement and RG actions. - Symanzik improvement and RG actions. - More about lattice fermions. - More about lattice fermions. - Hadron structure. - Hadron structure. - Temperature and chemical potential. - Temperature and chemical potential.