Improvement of Nf=3 lattice QCD with Wilson fermions and tree-level improved gauge action

We determine the parameter c(SW) required for O(a)-improvement of the three-flavor Wilson fermion action together with the tree-level Symanzik improved gauge action. The standard improvement condition is employed for a range of couplings. Additionally, we perform a check of the volume independence of c(SW) and provide a preliminary estimate of the lattice spacing at our largest values of the gauge coupling. (C) 2013 Published by Elsevier B.V.