2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/38605We compute, for the four-dimensional SU(4) and SU(6) gauge theories formulated on a lattice, the string tensions sigma_k related to sources with Z_N charge k, using Monte Carlo simulations. Our results are compatible with sigma_k \propto sin (k pi/N), and show sizeable deviations from Casimir scaling.Lattice2001(confinement)High Energy Physics - LatticeSpectrum of k-string tensions in SU(N) gauge theoriestext