Recent Developments in Dual Lattice Algorithms

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We review recent progress in numerical simulations with dually transformed SU(2) LGT, starting with a discussion of explicit dual amplitudes and algorithms for SU(2) pure Yang Mills in D=3 and D=4.

• In the D=3 case, we discuss results that validate the dual algorithm against conventional simulations.
• We also review how a local, exact dynamical fermion algorithm can naturally be incorporated into the dual framework.
• We conclude with an outlook for this technique and a look at some of the current challenges we've encountered with this method, specifically critical slowing down and the sign problem.