Classification of topological defects and their relevance to cosmology and elsewhere

Kibble, T.W.B.

Classification of topological defects and their relevance to cosmology and elsewhere

T.W.B. Kibble
(
- Imperial Coll., London
)

Feb, 1999

25 pages

Part of Topological defects and the nonequilibrium dynamics of symmetry breaking phase transitions. Proceedings, NATO Advanced Study Institute, ESF Network Workshop and Winter School, Les Houches, France, February 16-26, 1999, 7-31

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NATO Sci.Ser.C 549 (2000) 7-31

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ESF Network Workshop and Winter School: Les Houches: Topological Defects and the Nonequilibrium Dynamics of Symmetry Breaking Phase Transitions, 7-31

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defect: topological
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defect: density
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helium: superfluid
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