Finkelstein–Rubinstein constraints from ADHM data and rational maps

We establish simple formulae for computing Finkelstein–Rubinstein signs for Skyrme fields generated in two ways: from instanton ADHM data, and from rational maps. This may be used to compute homotopy classes of general loops in the configuration spaces of skyrmions, and as a result provide a useful...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Josh Cork, Derek Harland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2024-03-01
Series:Physics Letters B
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S037026932400100X