Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects

Details Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects

1998-01-07

arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9801232v1

Phys.Rev. D58 (1998) 083505

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

13 pages, 2 figures, LaTeX

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevD.58.083505

We demonstrate the existence of global monopole and vortex configurations whose core exhibits a phase structure. We determine the critical values of parameters for which the transition from the symmetric to the non-symmetric phase occurs and discuss the novel dynamics implied by the non-symmetric cores for defect interactions. We model phase transitions in the core of global embedded topological defects by identifying the relevant parameters with the vacuum expectation value of a dynamical scalar field. Finally, we argue that superheavy defects that undergo a core phase transition in the very early universe provide a novel realization for topological inflation.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects 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 Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Phase Transitions in the Core of Global Embedded Defects will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-536275