Exploring gauge theories with adjoint matter on the lattice

Bergner, G; Münster, G; Piemonte, S

Abstract

We review our efforts in investigating gauge theories with fermions in the adjoint representation of the gauge group by means of numerical simulations. These theories have applications in possible extensions of the standard model of particle physics, being a core part of supersymmetric gauge theories. They also play an important role in uncovering fundamental properties of strongly interacting theories due to distinct features, such as a substantially different phase diagram.