Collapse of Flux Tubes

• Published in: arXiv.org
• Main Authors: Wilets, L, Puff, R D
• Format: Paper
• Language: English
• Published: Ithaca Cornell University Library, arXiv.org 17.08.1994
• Subjects: Boltzmann transport equation; Collapse; Disintegration; Electric fields; Flux; Mathematical analysis; Mesons; Pions; Tubes

The dynamics of an idealized, infinite, MIT-type flux tube is followed in time as the interior evolves from a pure gluon field to a \(\overline q \ q\) plasma. We work in color U(1). \(\overline q\ q\) pair formation is evaluated according to the Schwinger mechanism using the results of Brink and Pa...