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Q-Ball Condensation

High Energy Physics - Theory 2007-07-05 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

Abstract

Q-balls arise in particle theories with U(1) global symmetry. The coupling of the corresponding scalar field to fermions leads to Q-ball evaporation. In this paper we consider the oposite problem, the case where a Q-ball absorbs particles to grow. In particular we shall use the exact quantum mechanical description of fermions interacting with a Q-ball to solve the problem. Results show that Q-ball condensation can be another mechanism for Q-ball creation.

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@article{arxiv.0706.1429,
  title  = {Q-Ball Condensation},
  author = {Stephen Clark},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0706.1429},
  year   = {2007}
}
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