This book introduces the main examples of topological solitons in classical field theories, discusses the forces between solitons, and surveys in detail both static and dynamic multi-soliton solutions. Kinks in one dimension, lumps and vortices in two dimensions, monopoles and Skyrmions in three dimensions, and instantons in four dimensions are all discussed.
This book introduces the main examples of topological solitons in classical field theories, discusses the forces between solitons, and surveys in deta...
"This Odyssey of an Octogenarian" is certainly different. From 1920, when at age 5, my first disastrous adventure occurred until the present time, I have experienced moment after moment of unexpected surprises, of traumatic panics, of impossible coincidences and finally of idiotic decisions I made which some how have always turned into very happy memories.
I know that most books are written for monetary profit. At ninety years of age, and with out any close relatives, my writing for profit is kind of ridiculous. Of the two other choices, I hope this effort will be construed as a labor...
"This Odyssey of an Octogenarian" is certainly different. From 1920, when at age 5, my first disastrous adventure occurred until the present time, ...
