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Effects of Topological Charge in Gauge Theories

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Facts and Prospects of Gauge Theories

Part of the book series: Acta Physica Austriaca ((FEWBODY,volume 19/1978))

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These lectures concern the properties of topological charge in gauge theories and the physical effects which have been attributed to its existence.

Lecture given at XVII. Internationale Universitätswochen für Kernphysik, Schladming, Austria, February 21–March 3, 1978.

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