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Half-monopoles in the Yang-Mills theory

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Using a gauge-invariant characterization of monopoles defined via their centres, we investigate the generic topological field pattern for the three-dimensional Yang-Mills theory. This leads to field patterns with one-half winding number. After presenting the main features through the simpler case of half-vortices, we consider half-monopoles in detail.

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    E. Harikumar, Indrajit Mitra & H. S. Sharatchandra

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Harikumar, E., Mitra, I. & Sharatchandra, H.S. Half-monopoles in the Yang-Mills theory. Pramana - J Phys 61, 961–965 (2003). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02704465

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