Kosterlitz-Thouless ·
Vortex Unbinding in 2D
un
seel
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Temperature
T < T_KT
Free vortices
0
phase
—
Spins (θ direction)
Vortex (+2π winding)
Antivortex (−2π winding)
Bound pair
▶ Play
←
→
🔇 Unmute
Reset
Un
seel
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