BPS domain

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== BPS Domain ==

A BPS domain refers to a specific type of domain structure found in certain materials, particularly in the field of condensed matter physics. The term "BPS" stands for Bogomol'nyi-Prasad-Sommerfield, named after the physicists who first introduced the concept in the context of theoretical physics.

Characteristics

BPS domains are characterized by the presence of topological defects within the material. These defects can arise due to various factors such as symmetry breaking or phase transitions. The structure of BPS domains is often associated with the presence of solitons, which are localized energy configurations that exhibit stability properties.

Applications

The study of BPS domains has important implications in various areas of physics, including high-energy physics, cosmology, and materials science. Understanding the properties and behavior of BPS domains can provide insights into the fundamental nature of matter and energy.

Examples

One example of a system that exhibits BPS domains is the Abelian Higgs model, which describes the dynamics of a complex scalar field coupled to a gauge field. In this model, BPS domain walls can form as stable solutions to the field equations.

See also

• Topological defect
• Soliton
• Condensed matter physics