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1. Sombreroid Potential

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   Topological Features
   The sombreroid potential defines a surface in field space characterized by specific topological invariants:
   The Mexican Depth Index ($\text{MDI}$)/): This quantifies the relative height difference between the central peak and the lowest point of the trough. It is calculated as: