Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors

Details Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors

2001-08-08

arxiv.org/abs/cond-mat/0108127v2

Phys.Rev.Lett.88:137004,2002

Physics

Condensed Matter

Superconductivity

4 pages, 6 figures, RevTex. Moderate rewriting with added references. Main conclusions unchanged

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.88.137004

We examine the formation of vortices during the nonequilibrium relaxation of a high-temperature initial state of an Abelian-Higgs system. We equilibrate the scalar and gauge fields using gauge-invariant Langevin equations and relax the system by instantaneously removing thermal fluctuations. For couplings near critical we observe the formation of large clusters of like-sign magnetic vortices. Their appearance has implications for the dynamics of the phase transition, for the observed distribution of topological defects and for late-time phase ordering kinetics. We offer explanations for both the observed vortex densities and vortex configurations.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Critical dynamics of gauge systems: Spontaneous vortex formation in 2D superconductors will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-681823