Classification of topologically stable defects in ordered media
- 1 January 1977
- journal article
- Published by EDP Sciences in Journal de Physique Lettres
- Vol. 38 (10), 195-197
- https://doi.org/10.1051/jphyslet:019770038010019500
Abstract
Topologically stable symmetry defects in ordered media can be classified by some homotopy groups. As an example we establish a complete classification of such defects for crystalsKeywords
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