Resonant Production of Topological Defects

Details Resonant Production of Topological Defects Resonant Production of Topological Defects

1999-11-23

arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9911446v1

Phys.Rev.Lett. 84 (2000) 826-829

Physics

High Energy Physics

High Energy Physics - Phenomenology

Revtex, 13 pages including 5 postscript figures

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevLett.84.826

We describe a novel phenomenon in which vortices are produced due to resonant oscillations of a scalar field which is driven by a periodically varying temperature T, with T remaining much below the critical temperature $T_c$. Also, in a rapid heating of a localized region to a temperature {\it below} $T_c$, far separated vortex and antivortex can form. We compare our results with recent models of defect production during reheating after inflation. We also discuss possible experimental tests of our predictions of topological defect production {\it without} ever going through a phase transition.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

Resonant Production of Topological Defects 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 Resonant Production of Topological Defects, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Resonant Production of Topological Defects will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-304555