Defect Evolution in Cosmology and Condensed Matter

Quantitative Analysis with the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model

Paperback Engels 2016 9783319445519
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This book sheds new light on topological defects in widely differing systems, using the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model to better understand their evolution. Topological defects – cosmic strings, monopoles, domain walls or others - necessarily form at cosmological (and condensed matter) phase transitions. If they are stable and long-lived they will be fossil relics of higher-energy physics. Understanding their behaviour and consequences is a key part of any serious attempt to understand the universe, and this requires modelling their evolution. The velocity-dependent one-scale model is the only fully quantitative model of defect network evolution, and the canonical model in the field. This book provides a review of the model, explaining its physical content and describing its broad range of applicability.

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ISBN13:9783319445519
Taal:Engels
Bindwijze:paperback
Uitgever:Springer International Publishing

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Introduction to Defects.- Cosmic Strings.- Domain Walls.- The Rest of the Zoo.- Model Extensions.- Defects in condensed matter.

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