3 papers
cond-mat2000
The Onset of Phase Transitions in Condensed Matter and Relativistic QFT
R. J. Rivers, E. Kavoussanaki, G. Karra
Kibble and Zurek have provided a unifying causal picture for the appearance of topological defects like cosmic strings or vortices at the onset of phase transitions in relativistic…
cond-mat1998
Phase Transitions in Condensed Matter and Relativistic QFT
R. J. Rivers
Kibble and Zurek have provided a unifying picture for the onset of phase transitions in relativistic QFT and condensed matter systems respectively, strongly supported by agreement…
cond-mat1998
A reexamination of quenches in Helium 4 and Helium 3
G. Karra, R. J. Rivers
In the light of recent difficulties in observing vortices in quenches of liquid helium 4 to its superfluid state we re-examine the Zurek scenario for their production. We argue tha…