Path Integrals in Lattice Quantum Chromodynamics

Abstract

I discuss the use of path integrals to study strong-interaction physics from first principles. The underlying theory is cast into path integrals which are evaluated numerically using Monte Carlo methods on a space-time lattice. Examples are given on progress related to nuclear physics.

Comments: 6 pages, 5 figures. Talk given at the International Conference on Path Integrals - New Trends and Perspectives, 23-28 September 2007, Dresden, Germany