Universality, vortices and confinement: modified SO(3) lattice gauge theory at non-zero temperature

2026-07-072026-07-07http://salesiana.dossiersoluciones.com/handle/123456789/177523We investigate the adjoint SU(2) lattice gauge theory in 3+1 dimensions with the Wilson plaquette action modified by a Z(2) monopole suppression term. For the zero-twist sector we report indications for the existence of a finite temperature effect decoupled from the unphysical bulk transitions.17 pages, 10 figures. Some figures and text added. To appear on Phys. Rev. DHigh Energy Physics - LatticeUniversality, vortices and confinement: modified SO(3) lattice gauge theory at non-zero temperaturetext