Topological and Non-Topological Solitons in Scalar Field Theories

ISBN-13: 9781108429917 / Angielski / Twarda / 2018 / 278 str.

Yakov M. Shnir

Opis

An introduction to integrable and non-integrable scalar field models, with topological and non-topological soliton solutions.

Recenzje

'Structured in three parts, this book provides a comprehensive introduction to the description and construction of solitons in various models. In the first two chapters of part one, the author discusses the properties of topological solitons in the completely integrable [s]ine-Gordon model and in the non-integrable models with polynomial potentials. Then, in chapter three, he introduces solitary wave solutions of the Korteweg–de Vries equation … Part two deals with higher dimensional nonlinear theories. … Part three focuses mainly on the solitons in three spatial dimensions. … Based on the author's lecture notes for a graduate-level course, this book is addressed at graduate students in theoretical physics and mathematics, as well as researchers interested in solitons.' Virginia Greco, CERN Courier

Spis treści

Preface; Part I. Kinks and Solitary Waves: 1. Sine-Gordon model; 2. Kinks in the models with polynomial potentials; 3. Non-topological solitons: Korteweg-de-Vries system; Part II. O(3) Sigma Model, Lumps and Baby Skyrmions: 4. O(3) Non-linear sigma model; 5. Baby skyrmions; Part III. Q-balls, Skyrmions and Hopfions: 6. Q-balls; 7. Skyrmions; 8. Hopfions; References; Index.