Quantum Field Theory of Topological Defects as Inhomogeneous Condensates

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Authors Massimo Blasone, Petr Jizba

Published in arXiv

Abstract: In the framework of the Closed-Time-Path formalism, we show how topological defects may arise in Quantum Field Theory as result of a localized (inhomogeneous) condensation of particles. We demonstrate our approach on two examples; kinks in the $2Dlambdaps{i}^4$ theory (both at zero and finite temperature) and vortices in the complex $4Dlambdaps{i}^4$ theory.

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