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Wormholes in the Skyrme model
Phys. Rev. D 41, 3280(R) – Published 15 May, 1990
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.41.3280
Abstract
We present wormhole solutions in the Skyrme model coupled with gravity. The wormholes have topological numbers which are identical to those of Skyrmions; they are baryon numbers. We discuss the physical implications of the wormholes.
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