Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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1896758 | Journal of Geometry and Physics | 2010 | 18 Pages |
Abstract
The higher power derivative terms involved in both Faddeev and Skyrme energy functionals correspond to Ï2-energy, introduced by Eells and Sampson (1964) [1]. This paper provides a detailed study of the first and second variation formulae associated to this energy. Some classes of (stable) critical points are outlined.
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Authors
Radu Slobodeanu,