Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory

Details Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory

1995-01-17

arxiv.org/abs/hep-th/9501070v1

Mod.Phys.Lett. A10 (1995) 2531-2542

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Theory

15 pages, Latex

Scientific paper

10.1142/S0217732395002672

We examine here discontinuities in the metric, the antisymmetric tensor and the dilaton field which are allowed by conformal invariance. We find that the surfaces of discontinuity must necessarily be null surfaces and shock and impulsive waves are both allowed. We employ our results for the case of colliding plane gravitational waves and we discuss the SL(2,R)XSU(2)/RXR WZW model in the present prespective. In particular, the singularities encountered in this model may be viewed as the result of the mutual focusing of the colliding waves.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory 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 Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Discontinuities and collision of gravitational waves in string theory will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-2260