Published December 1999
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Journal article
Topological Defects from an Inhomogeneous Quench: Second and First Order Transitions
Creators
- 1. Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University, Cracow (Poland)
- 2. Theoretical Division, Los Alamos National Laboratory, Los Alamos (United States)
Description
Kibble-Zurek scenario of topological defects formation is extended to inhomogeneous first and second order transitions. In both cases there is characteristic threshold velocity of critical front propagation below which no topological defects are produced. Instead oriented condensate is grown behind moving temperature or pressure front. (author)
Additional details
Publishing Information
- Journal Title
- Acta Physica Polonica. Series B
- Journal Volume
- 30
- Journal Issue
- 12
- Journal Page Range
- p. 3909-3919
- ISSN
- 0587-4254
Conference
- Title
- 39. Cracow School of Theoretical Physics
- Dates
- 29 May - 8 Jun 1999
- Place
- Zakopane (Poland)
INIS
- Country of Publication
- Poland
- Country of Input or Organization
- Poland
- INIS RN
- 31013802
- Subject category
- S72: PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS;
- Resource subtype / Literary indicator
- Conference
- Descriptors DEI
- GRAND UNIFIED THEORY; MEETINGS; TOPOLOGY; TRANSFORMATIONS; UNIFIED-FIELD THEORIES; VACUUM STATES
- Descriptors DEC
- FIELD THEORIES; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; MATHEMATICS; PARTICLE MODELS; QUANTUM FIELD THEORY; UNIFIED GAUGE MODELS
Optional Information
- Notes
- 23 refs, 2 figs