Topological Solitons

Nicholas Manton, Paul Sutcliffe0521838363, 9780521838368, 9780511216787, 0521040965, 9780521040969

This book introduces the main examples of topological solitons in classical field theories, discusses the forces between solitons, and surveys in detail both static and dynamic multi-soliton solutions. Kinks in one dimension, lumps and vortices in two dimensions, monopoles and Skyrmions in three dimensions, and instantons in four dimensions are all discussed.