Defect Evolution in Cosmology and Condensed Matter

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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.
A comprehensive review of a model widely used to describe the evolution of cosmic strings, an important class of topological defect Author pioneered the approach himself and demonstrates here its wide range of applicability Includes a clear introduction to the fascinating field of topological defects Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras

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C.J.A.P. Martins

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Cosmic strings Cosmic superstrings Defect networks Domain wall evolution Field theory simulations Goto-Nambu simulations Magnetic monopoles Relics of higher energy Topological defects Topolotical defects in phase transitions

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