Phase transitions in topological lattice models via topological symmetry breaking

We study transitions between phases of matter with topological order. By studying these transitions in exactly solvable lattice models we show how universality classes may be identified and critical properties described. As a familiar example to elucidate our results concretely, we describe in detai...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: Burnell, F, Simon, S, Slingerland, J
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: IOP Publishing 2012