Topological Defects: Can They Induce Phase Transitions?

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Trollfaz

I'm curious to know about topological defects and whether they can induce phase transitions in condensed matter physics. Can anyone entertain me?

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What is "up" with Topological Defects?
https://www.nobelprize.org/uploads/2018/06/kosterlitz-lecture.pdf
Section 4. MELTING OF TWO DIMENSIONAL CRYSTALS

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