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BPS solutions to a generalized Maxwell–Higgs model

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We look for topological BPS solutions of an Abelian Maxwell–Higgs theory endowed by non-standard kinetic terms to both gauge and scalar fields. Here, the non-usual dynamics are controlled by two positive functions, G(|ϕ|) and w(|ϕ|), which are related to the self-dual scalar potential V(|ϕ|) of the model by a fundamental constraint. The numerical results we found present interesting new features, and contribute to the development of the recent issue concerning the study of generalized models and their applications.

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  1. Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, 58051-970, João Pessoa, Paraíba, Brazil

    D. Bazeia & E. da Hora

  2. Departamento de Física, Universidade Federal da Campina Grande, 58109-970, Campina Grande, Paraíba, Brazil

    D. Bazeia & R. Menezes

  3. Department of Mathematical Sciences, Durham University, DH1 3LE, Durham, County Durham, UK

    E. da Hora

  4. Centro de Física e Departamento de Física e Astronomia, Faculdade de Ciências da Universidade do Porto, 4169-007, Porto, Portugal

    C. dos Santos

  5. Departamento de Ciências Exatas, Universidade Federal da Paraíba, 58297-000, Rio Tinto, Paraíba, Brazil

    R. Menezes

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Bazeia, D., da Hora, E., dos Santos, C. et al. BPS solutions to a generalized Maxwell–Higgs model. Eur. Phys. J. C 71, 1833 (2011). https://doi.org/10.1140/epjc/s10052-011-1833-9

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