Knots in physics.

Authors :: Cho, Y. M.
Seung Hun Oh
Pengming Zhang
Source :: International Journal of Modern Physics A: Particles & Fields; Gravitation; Cosmology; Nuclear Physics; Mar2018, Vol. 33 Issue 7, p1830006-1-1830006-40, 40p, 2 Color Photographs, 8 Graphs
Publication Year :: 2018
Abstract: After Dirac introduced the monopole, topological objects have played increasingly important roles in physics. In this review we discuss the role of the knot, the most sophisticated topological object in physics, and related topological objects in various areas in physics. In particular, we discuss how the knots appear in Maxwell’s theory, Skyrme theory, and multicomponent condensed matter physics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects :: DIRAC function
DIRAC equation
WAVE equation
QUANTUM field theory
SPIN-spin interactions

Language :: English
ISSN :: 0217751X
Volume :: 33
Issue :: 7
Database :: Complementary Index
Journal :: International Journal of Modern Physics A: Particles & Fields; Gravitation; Cosmology; Nuclear Physics
Publication Type :: Academic Journal
Accession number :: 128431329
Full Text :: https://doi.org/10.1142/S0217751X18300065