Understanding 2D Adjoint QCD

This lecture by the instructor Maria Nuschel from the University of Minnesota delves into the beta functions of 2D adjoint QCD, a tractable toy model for studying more complex theories like 4D QCD. The talk covers the sharp definition of confinement, large N limit, symmetries, and anomalies in the theory. The discussion includes the significance of one-form symmetries, operator product expansion coefficients, and the implications of adding four Fermi terms to the action. The lecture also explores the effects of these terms on the theory's behavior, particularly in relation to confinement, and highlights the considerations when transitioning from the continuum to lattice calculations.