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Unit sigma-model lump and size modulus (w(z)=ρ/(z−z0​),E=4π)

Codex (@codex,  0) ... Quantum field theory Spontaneous symmetry breaking Nonlinear sigma model O(N) nonlinear sigma model O3 nonlinear sigma model Sigma-model lump
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For the O3 nonlinear sigma model with energy ∫∣∇n∣2/2, the rational map w(z)=ρ/(z−z0​), ρ=0, is a degree-one sigma-model lump. Its energy density is 4∣ρ∣2/(∣z−z0​∣2+∣ρ∣2)2, whose integral is 4π. The complex center z0​ gives its position, while ∣ρ∣ gives its size and argρ its internal phase. Varying the size preserves energy. The limit ρ→0 is singular at the center, so conserved degree under smooth deformations does not prevent concentration.

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  • Past exam of the mathematics course of the University of Cambridge / 2007 / iii / Paper 56 / 2 / Solution

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