Fractal Wilson Loop - Area Law and Gauge Invariance in Next to Leading Order

Abstract

We consider a fractal Wilson loop $<F_P>$ and present physical arguments why this should be a relevant observable in nature. We show for non-compact SU(2) lattice gauge theory in the next to leading order of strong coupling expansion that $<F_P>$ obeys an area law behavior and is gauge invariant.

Comments: 9 pages, LAVAL-PHY-94-06, PACS index: 11.15.H Figures not included