Cosmic strings

Details Cosmic strings Cosmic strings

Jul 1988

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1988cost.book.....b&link_type=abstract

Unknown

Mathematics

Logic

Cosmology, Galactic Evolution, Grand Unified Theory, String Theory, Anisotropy, Background Radiation, Gravitational Lenses, Inflating, Microwave Emission, Symmetry, Topology, Universe

Scientific paper

Cosmic strings are linear topological defects which are predicted by some grand unified theories to form during a spontaneous symmetry breaking phase transition in the early universe. They are the basis for the only theories of galaxy formation aside from quantum fluctuations from inflation based on fundamental physics. In contrast to inflation, they can also be observed directly through gravitational lensing and their characterisitc microwave background anisotropy. It was recently discovered that details of cosmic string evolution are very differnt from the so-called standard model that was assumed in most of the string-induced galaxy formation calculations. Therefore, the details of galaxy formation in the cosmic string models are currently very uncertain.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Cosmic strings does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this scientific paper.

If you have personal experience with Cosmic strings, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Cosmic strings will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1422942