Defect Evolution in Cosmology and Condensed Matter : Quantitative Analysis with the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model / by C.J.A.P. Martins

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Martins, Carlos J. A. P [aut]

Resource type: Ressourcentyp: Buch (Online)Book (Online)Language: English Series: SpringerBriefs in Physics | SpringerLink BücherPublisher: [Cham] : Springer, 2016Description: Online-Ressource (IX, 118 p, online resource)ISBN:

9783319445533

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Additional physical formats: 9783319445519 | Erscheint auch als: Defect evolution in cosmology and condensed matter. Druck-Ausgabe Switzerland : Springer, 2016. IX, 118 SeitenDDC classification:

523.1

RVK: RVK: US 2300LOC classification:

QB980-991

DOI: DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-44553-3Online resources:

Summary: Introduction to Defects -- Cosmic Strings -- Domain Walls -- The Rest of the Zoo -- Model Extensions -- Defects in condensed matter.Summary: 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.PPN: PPN: 1658936191Package identifier: Produktsigel: ZDB-2-SEB | ZDB-2-SXP | ZDB-2-PHA

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