Defect Evolution in Cosmology and Condensed Matter - Quantitative Analysis with the Velocity-Dependent One-Scale Model (Paperback, 1st ed. 2016)

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.

General

Imprint:	Springer International Publishing AG
Country of origin:	Switzerland
Series:	SpringerBriefs in Physics
Release date:	September 2016
First published:	2016
Authors:	C.J.A.P. Martins
Dimensions:	235 x 155 x 7mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	118
Edition:	1st ed. 2016
ISBN-13:	978-3-319-44551-9
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Astronomy, space & time > Cosmology & the universe Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Topology > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Mathematics > Applied mathematics > General Books > Science & Mathematics > Physics > States of matter > Condensed matter physics (liquids & solids)
LSN:	3-319-44551-0
Barcode:	9783319445519

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