Second-Order Scaling in the Two-Flavor QCD Chiral Transition

Abstract

Scaling behavior is analyzed for the two-flavor QCD lattice gauge theory chiral transition. Leading scaling behavior and correction to leading scaling from lattice spacing effects are examined for the quark condensate. Scaling predictions under the assumption of quark mass dominance are tested for the longitudinal correlation length. Second order scaling behavior is consistent with present data.

Comments: 8 pages, 1 figure , Phys. Rev D, in press 1994