Physics NotePublished
Bogomol'nyi Equations in Gauge Theories
M.S. Cunha; H. R. Christiansen; C. A. S. Almeida
1997
Publication details
- Authors
- M.S. Cunha; H. R. Christiansen; C. A. S. Almeida
- Type
- Physics Note
- Status
- Published
- Publication date
- 1997
- Description
- By imposing self-duality conditions, we obtain the explicit form in which gauge theories spontaneously breakdown in the Bogomol'nyi limit. In this context, we reconsider the Abelian Higgs, Chern-Simons Higgs and Maxwell-Chern-Simons Higgs models. On the same footing, we find a topological Higgs potential for a Maxwell-Chern-Simons extended theory presenting both minimal and nonminimal coupling. Finally, we perform a numerical calculation in the asymmetric phase and show the solutions to the self-dual equations of motion of the topological theory. We argue about certain relations among the parameters of the model in order to obtain such vortex configurations.
- Year
- 1997
- Number
- CBPF-NF-040/97
- Linked to a thesis
- No
- Linked to a grant
- No