title: Topological solutions in gauge theory and their computer graphic representation.
abstract: A diverse range of physical phenomena, both observed and hypothetical, are described by topological solutions to nonlinear gauge field theories. Computer-generated color graphic displays can provide a clear and detailed representation of some of these solutions, which might otherwise be physically unintelligible because of their mathematical complexity. Graphical representations are presented here for two topological solutions: (i) the solutions of a model that represents the filaments of quantized magnetic flux in a superconductor, and (ii) the solutions of an SO(3) gauge theory corresponding to a pair of separated magnetic monopoles. An introduction is provided to the gauge field theories giving rise to these solutions.
authors.forename: A J
authors.initials: AJ
authors.lastname: Hey
authors.forename: J H
authors.initials: JH
authors.lastname: Merlin
authors.forename: M W
authors.initials: MW
authors.lastname: Ricketts
authors.forename: M T
authors.initials: MT
authors.lastname: Vaughn
authors.forename: D C
authors.initials: DC
authors.lastname: Williams