Knotting and higher order linking in physical systems
Roman V. Buniy, Martha J. Holmes, Thomas W. Kephart

TL;DR
This paper explores complex topological structures in physical systems, specifically in non-relativistic quantum mechanics and QCD, highlighting the significance of higher order linkings beyond simple Gaussian linking.
Contribution
It introduces the concept of higher order topologies in physical systems and analyzes their implications in quantum mechanics and QCD.
Findings
Identification of higher topological linkings in quantum systems
Implications for understanding complex interactions in QCD
Extension of topological analysis beyond simple linking
Abstract
We discuss physical systems with topologies more complicated than simple gaussian linking. Our examples of these higher topologies are in non-relativistic quantum mechanics and in QCD.
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Taxonomy
TopicsBlack Holes and Theoretical Physics · Geometric and Algebraic Topology · Noncommutative and Quantum Gravity Theories
