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Self-dual non-Abelian Chern-Simons solitons

Journal Article · · Physical Review Letters; (USA)
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  1. Department of Physics, Columbia University New York, New York 11027 (US)

We consider a self-dual SU({ital N}) non-Abelian Chern-Simons theory with a scalar field in the fundamental representation. We study nontopological solitons in symmetric and asymmetric phases and show that they are at the threshold of stability against emission of elementary particles.

OSTI ID:
6044367
Journal Information:
Physical Review Letters; (USA), Journal Name: Physical Review Letters; (USA) Vol. 66:5; ISSN PRLTA; ISSN 0031-9007
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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