Decorrelating the topology in full QCD

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Boyd, G
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10.1016/S0920-5632(96)00713-X
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O412 [相对论、场论]; O572.2 [粒子物理学];
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We investigate the performance of the hybrid Monte Carlo algorithm in updating non-trivial global topological structures. We find that the hybrid Monte Carlo algorithm has serious problems decorrelating the global topological charge. This represents a warning which must be seriously considered when simulating full QCD, regardless of the number and type of fermions, with this or any similar algorithm. Simulated tempering is examined as a means of accelerating the decorrelation.
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