In several self-coupled quantum field theories when treated in semi-classical
limit one obtains solitonic solutions determined by topology of the boundary
conditions. Such solutions, e.g. magnetic monopole in unified theories
\cite{Hooft1974} \cite{Polyakov1974} or the skyrme model of hadrons have been
proposed as possible non-perturbative bound states which remain stable due to
topological quantum numbers. Furthermore when fermions are introduced, under
certain conditions one obtains zero-energy solutions
\cite{Vega1978}\cite{Jackiw1981} for the Dirac equations localised on the
soliton. An implication of such zero-modes is induced fermion number
\cite{Jackiw1977} carried by the soliton.Comment: 4 pages, presented at the 17th DAE-BRNS HEP symposium held at IIT
Kharagpur, Indi