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A. M. de M. Carvalho

Publications and source records attributed to A. M. de M. Carvalho.

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arXiv2026

Distributed Topological Charge and Spinorial Holonomy in Yukawa-Regularized Graphene Disclinations

Conical geometries provide the standard description of disclinations, but they concentrate the curvature at a singular apex. We introduce a Yukawa-type regularization that replaces this singularity by a smooth curvature distribution while preserving the asymptotic topology of the defect. Exact expressions are obtained for the conformal factor, curvature, and enclosed topological charge. The resulting geometry exhibits a scale-dependent topological charge and a corresponding radius-dependent holonomy, establishing a direct connection between distributed curvature and geometric phases. We further investigate the dynamics of massless Dirac quasiparticles in this background and show that the regularized core modifies the spin connection while preserving the asymptotic topological signature of the defect. These results provide a finite-core extension of the conventional conical description and offer a natural framework for studying geometric and topological effects in graphene-like systems.

cond-mat.mes-hall↗

arXiv2026

Elastic field causing noncommutativity

We study how a uniform torsion background, modeling a continuous density of screw dislocations and induces effective spatial noncommutativity and reshapes the energy spectrum of a free quantum particle. Within the geometric theory of defects, the metric yields a first-order (magnetic-like) coupling in the transverse dynamics, equivalent to an effective magnetic field $B_{eff}$ proportional to $p_z Omega$, where $Omega$ encodes the torsion strength. In the strong-coupling (Landau) regime, the planar coordinates obey [x,y] != 0 and the spectrum organizes into Landau-like levels with a slight electric-field-driven tilt and a uniform shift. Thus, increasing $Omega$ drives the system continuously toward the familiar Landau problem in flat space, with torsion setting the noncommutativity scale and controlling the approach to the Landau limit.

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arXiv2025

New Solutions for Topological Defects with Continuous Distributions:A Conformal Metric Perspective

We present new exact solutions for two-dimensional geometries generated by continuous distributions of topological defects within a conformal metric framework. By reformulating Einstein's equations in two dimensions as a Poisson equation for the conformal factor, we analyze how smooth defect densities -- such as Gaussian, exponential, and power-law profiles -- regularize curvature singularities and encode nontrivial topological information. Each distribution yields a well-defined geometry that interpolates between localized curvature near the defect core and asymptotic flatness. We compute the Ricci scalar and total curvature, confirming consistency with the Gauss-Bonnet theorem. Our results provide a unified geometric description of regularized disclination-like defects and offer insights into analog gravity, crystalline materials, and two-dimensional systems with emergent curvature.

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arXiv2025

Geometric Modeling of a Line of Alternating Disclinations: Application to Grain Boundaries in Graphene

We develop a conformal geometric model for grain boundaries in graphene based on a periodic line of alternating disclinations. Within the framework of (2+1)-dimensional gravity, we solve a reduced form of the Einstein equations to determine the conformal factor, from which the induced metric, scalar curvature, and holonomy are obtained analytically. Each pentagon-heptagon pair is modeled as a disclination dipole, forming a continuous distribution that captures the geometric signature of experimentally observed 5-7 grain boundaries. We show that the curvature is localized near the defect line and that the geometry becomes asymptotically flat, with trivial holonomy at large distances. This construction provides a tractable and physically consistent realization of the Katanaev-Volovich framework, connecting topological defect theory with atomistic features of graphene.

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arXiv2025

Geometric and Topological Aspects of Quadrupoles of Disclinations: Conformal Metrics and Self-Forces

We study the geometric and physical effects of quadrupolar configurations of disclinations using a conformal metric approach in $(2+1)$ dimensions. Two cases are considered: a linear quadrupole, inducing anisotropic curvature with a $\cos(2θ)$ as profile, and a square quadrupole, yielding a more isotropic field with higher angular harmonics. We solve the Poisson equation for the conformal factor and compute the corresponding Green functions. Using these configurations, we evaluated the electrostatic and magnetostatic self-energies and self-forces for linear sources. The results reveal how symmetry and curvature influence self-interaction effects, with the magnetostatic self-force exhibiting a sign reversal compared to the electrostatic case. Connections with previous models of dislocations and cosmic strings are discussed, with potential applications in graphene, nematics, and gravitational analogs.

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arXiv2025

Contribution of Geometry and Non-Abelian Gauge Fields to Aharonov-Bohm Scattering of Massless Fermions in Graphene with Disclinations

This work examines the effect of disclinations on the scattering of quasipaticles in graphene with the presence of a topological defect. Using the tight-binding method, the electronic properties of graphene with disclination are described, where the topological defects are introduced in the lattice via geometric theory. The massless Dirac equation is modified to account for the curvature induced by these defects, incorporating a gauge field. The results show that disclinations significantly affect the scattering process, altering phase shifts and interference patterns. The differential cross-section and its dependence on the scattering angle are analyzed, highlighting the role of geometric factors like the parameter α in shaping the scattering dynamics.

cond-mat.mes-hall↗

arXiv2015

Wigner rotation via Fermi-Walker transport and relativistic EPR correlations in the Schwarzschild spacetime

The Wigner rotation angle for a particle in a circular motion in the Schwarzschild spacetime is obtained via the Fermi-Walker transport of spinors. Then, by applying the WKB approximation, a possible application of the Fermi-Walker transport of spinors in relativistic EPR correlations is discussed, where it is shown that the spins of the correlated particle undergo a precession in an analogous way to that obtained by Terashima and Ueda [H. Terashima and M. Ueda, Phys. Rev. A {\bf69}, 032113 (2004)] via the application of successive infinitesimal Lorentz transformations. Moreover, from the WKB approach, it is also shown that the degree of violation of the Bell inequality depends on the Wigner rotation angle obtained via the Fermi-Walker transport. Finally, the relativistic effects from the geometry of the spacetime and the accelerated motion of the correlated particles is discussed in the nonrelativistic limit.

quant-ph↗

arXiv2007

Aharonov-Bohm-like effect for light propagating in nematics with disclinations

Using a geometric approach for the propagation of light in anisotropic media, we investigate what effect the director field of disclinations may have on the polarization state of light. Parallel transport around the defect, of the spinor describing the polarization, indicates the acquisition of a topological phase, in analogy with the Aharonov-Bohm effect.

cond-mat.soft↗

arXiv2007

Holonomy Transformation in the FRW Metric

In this work we investigate loop variables in Friedman-Robertson-Walker spacetime. We analyze the parallel transport of vectors and spinors in several paths in this spacetime in order to classify its global properties. The band holonomy invariance is analysed in this background.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2006

Geometric Phases in Graphitic Cones

In this article we use a geometric approach to study geometric phases in graphitic cones. The spinor that describes the low energy states near the Fermi energy acquires a phase when transported around the apex of the cone, as found by a holonomy transformation. This topological result can be viewed as an analogue of the Aharonov-Bohm effect. The topological analysis is extended to a system with $n$ cones, whose resulting configuration is described by an effective defect.

cond-mat.mtrl-sci↗

arXiv2006

Aharonov-Bohm Effect and Disclinations in an Elastic Medium

In this work we investigate quasiparticles in the background of defects in solids using the geometric theory of defects. We use the parallel transport matrix to study the Aharonov-Bohm effect in this background. For quasiparticles moving in this effective medium we demonstrate an effect similar to the gravitational Aharonov- Bohm effect. We analyze this effect in an elastic medium with one and $N$ defects.

cond-mat.soft↗

arXiv2004

Geometric Phase for Fermionic Quasiparticles Scattering by Disgyration in Superfluids

We consider a Volovik's analog model for description of a topological defects in a superfluid and we investigate the scattering of quasiparticles in this background. The analog of the gravitational Aharonov-Bohm in this system is found. An analysis of this problem employing loop variables is considered and corroborates for the existence of the Aharonov-Bohm effect in this system. The results presented here may be used to study the Aharonov-Bohm effect in superconductors.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2004

The self-energy of a charged particle in the presence of a topological defect distribution

In this work we study a charged particle in the presence of both a continuous distribution of disclinations and a continuous distribution of edge dislocations in the framework of the geometrical theory of defects. We obtain the self-energy for a single charge both in the internal and external regions of either distribution. For both distributions the result outside the defect distribution is the self-energy that a single charge experiments in the presence of a single defect.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2004

Holonomy, Aharonov-Bohm effect and phonon scattering in superfluids

In this article we discuss the analogy between superfluids and a spinning thick cosmic string. We use the geometrical approach to obtain the geometrical phases for a phonon in the presence of a vortex. We use loop variables for a geometric description of Aharonov-Bohm effect in these systems. We use holonomy transformations to characterize globally the "space-time" of a vortex and in this point of view we study the gravitational analog of the Aharonov-Bohm effect in this system. We demonstrate that in the general case the Aharonov-Bohm effect has a contribution both from the rotational and the translational holonomy. We study also Berrys quantum phase for phonons in this systems.

gr-qc↗

arXiv2003

Loop variables in the geometry of a rotating black string

In this paper we analyze in the Wilson loop context the parallel transport of vectors and spinors around a closed loop in the background space-time of a rotating black string in order to classify its global properties. We also examine particular closed orbits in this space-time and verify the Mandelstam relations.

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