We present results on the spin-independent quark-antiquark potential i
n SU(3) gauge theory from a simulation on a 48(3) x 64 lattice at beta
= 6.8, corresponding. a volume of (1.7 fm)(3). Moreover, a comprehens
ive analysis of spin- and velocity-dependent potentials is carried out
for SU(2) gauge theory, with emphasis on the short range structure, o
n lattices with resolutions ranging from 0.02 fm to 0.04 fm.