We consider a self-dual SU(N) non-Abelian Chern-Simons theory with a scalar field in the fundamental representation. We study nontopological solitons in symmetric and asymmetric phases and show that they are at the threshold of stability against emission of elementary particles.

• Received 29 August 1990

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.66.553