Lattice gauge theory: A retrospective

Abstract

I discuss some of the historical circumstances that drove us to use the lattice as a non-perturbative regulator. This approach has had immense success, convincingly demonstrating quark confinement and obtaining crucial properties of the strong interactions from first principles. I wrap up with some challenges for the future.

Comments: Lattice 2000 (Plenary), 9 pages, 7 figures