Published November 20, 2013 | Version v1
Journal article

Nature of the phase transition in a non-linear O(2)3 model

  • 1. Cambridge Univ. (UK). Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics

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The gas of topological excitations is examined in the lattice non-linear O(2)3 model. It is argued that the phase transition between broken and unbroken symmetries can be identified with that of three-dimensional scalar electrodynamics, strongly suggesting that the transition is first order. (Auth.)

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Journal Title
Nucl. Phys., B
Journal Volume
144
Journal Issue
2-3
Series
Nucl. Phys., B.
Journal Page Range
513-524
ISSN
0029-5582