Abstract
The spin and statistics of solitons in the (2+1)- and (3+1)-dimensional nonlinear models is considered. For the (2+1)-dimensional case, there is the possibility of fractional spin and exotic statistics; for 3+1 dimensions the usual spin-statistics relation is demonstrated. The linking-number interpretation of the Hopf invariant and the use of suspension considerably simplify the analysis.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 2250-2252 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 25 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1983 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy