Non-Abelian Fermions from Linked Vortex Networks in a 3+1D Quantized Superfluid (v5) Part II

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Authors: Alex Smith
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Abstract

We extend the emergent hydrodynamic framework for fermionic statistics in a 3+1D quantized superfluid to include non-Abelian topological excitations.Single framed vortex loops reproduce the familiar Abelian π Berry phase corresponding to fermionic exchange. Multi-component vortex networks exhibit matrix-valuednon-Abelian holonomies associated with internal symmetry groups G. Linked and knotted vortices provide a mechanical realization of both fermionic statistics andinternal quantum numbers. We discuss how effective gauge interactions emerge from topological constraints, provide energy scale estimates, and present a roadmapconnecting vortex network structures to Standard Model-like particles and forces.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cold Atom Physics and Bose-Einstein Condensates Quantum superfluid helium dynamics Topological Materials and Phenomena

Publication details

Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
7 February 2026
Language
EN
Document type
Preprint