Speaker
Description
In the realm of searches beyond the Standard Model (SM), Yang-Mills theories coupled with adjoint fermions constitute an intriguing possibility. Beyond their relevance in the context of SM extension, studying theories with a different number of dynamical flavors $N_f$ allows access to many distinct physical scenarios, including supersymmetry and conformality. This talk aims to provide a review of (some) recent non-perturbative lattice results for various theories ($N_f=0, \frac{1}{2}, 1, 2$), exploring their dependence on the number of colors $N_c$ (ranging from 2 to infinity). We will offer an essential overview of commonly used methodologies to address the various computational challenges associated with using adjoint fermions on the lattice, with particular focus on the large-$N_c$ limit. We will then present the main results, highlighting open questions, and suggesting possible directions for future exploration.
