On Topological Defects and High-Energy Physics
Ervin Goldfain · Qeios · 2024
The Kibble-Zurek mechanism (KZM) describes the universal formation of _topological defects_ in systems undergoing continuous phase transitions. KZM is traditionally applied to the study of defects in the early Universe and condensed matter phenomena. The goal of this brief report is to uncover the remarkable analogy between KZM and the flavor composition of particle physics. Our findings suggest that defect formation in particle physics and cosmology is rooted in the _multifractal topology_ of the early Universe.