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Electron Topological Transitions of \(3\frac{1}{2}\) Kind in Metals

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We consider electron topological transitions associated with certain points of band-contact lines in metals. These transitions are \(3\frac{1}{2}\) kind according to the classification of Lifshits and are widespread in metals with inversion symmetry and a weak spin–orbit interaction. The \(3\frac{1}{2}\)-order transitions can be detected with the magnetic susceptibility. As an example, we consider these transitions in graphite.

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Mikitik, G.P., Sharlai, Y.V. Electron Topological Transitions of \(3\frac{1}{2}\) Kind in Metals. J Low Temp Phys 185, 686–691 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10909-016-1635-4

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