Kinks and Domain Walls: An Introduction to Classical and Quantum Solitons

Kinks and domain walls are simple solitons that are studied in all branches of physics. This book, first published in 2006, provides an introduction to their classical and quantum properties, formation, dynamics, and cosmological consequences. It is of interest to graduate students and academic researchers in theoretical physics, particle physics, cosmology, and condensed matter physics.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 190 pages
Publication date: 09 February 2023
Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Solitons, including kinks and domain walls, are the most basic and essential type of solitons, serving as invaluable tools for exploring diverse ideas and gaining insights into non-perturbative aspects of field theories. These solitons are the subject of extensive research across nearly every field of physics, spanning from condensed matter to cosmology. This comprehensive book, originally published in 2006, serves as an introduction to kinks and domain walls, exploring their classical and quantum properties. It begins by examining classical solitons, progressing from simple examples in elementary systems to more complex scenarios. The book delves into the formation of solitons during phase transitions, their dynamics, and their cosmological implications. Additionally, it provides an explicit description of a few laboratory systems containing solitons. This text is of significant interest to both graduate students and academic researchers in theoretical physics, particle physics, cosmology, and condensed matter physics. Recognizing the importance of dissemination, this book has been reissued as an Open Access publication on Cambridge Core.

ISBN-13: 9781009290425
Edition number: Revised ed