Electronic Resource
Springer
The European physical journal
9 (1999), S. 651-658
ISSN:
1434-6036
Keywords:
PACS. 68.35.Rh Phase transitions and critical phenomena - 68.35.Wm Other nonelectronic properties
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Physics
Notes:
Abstract: We point out a possible mechanism by which smooth surfaces can become spiky as the constant of curvature stiffness falls below a certain critical value. This happens either in a single first-order transition, or in a sequence of two Kosterlitz-Thouless-like transitions. There may also be additional phases in which the spikes form a hexagonal solid-like array or a disordered liquid-like structure. Our discussion suggests that there exist smooth strings between quarks.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s100510050809
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