Quantum vortex strings: A review

@article{Tong2008QuantumVS,
  title={Quantum vortex strings: A review},
  author={David Tong},
  journal={Annals of Physics},
  year={2008},
  volume={324},
  pages={30-52}
}
  • D. Tong
  • Published 30 September 2008
  • Physics
  • Annals of Physics
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