Lexicon of Topological Defects in He-3 Superfluids
Abstract
Description
Defects in the multi-dimensional macroscopic quantum field of the He-3 superfluids are localized objects with a topological charge and are topologically stable. They include point-like objects, vortex lines, planar domain-wall-like structures, and 3-dimensional textures, which may or may not include singular points or lines. An inventory of illustrations is presented which concisely lists the different experimentally confirmed defect structures in the A and B phases of superfluid He-3.
22 pages, 13 figures. Prepared for "Topological Defects and the Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Symmetry Breaking Phase Transition." ed by Yu. Bunkov & H. Godfrun, Kluver (NATO ASI series, LesHouches February 1999)
22 pages, 13 figures. Prepared for "Topological Defects and the Non-Equilibrium Dynamics of Symmetry Breaking Phase Transition." ed by Yu. Bunkov & H. Godfrun, Kluver (NATO ASI series, LesHouches February 1999)