On thick domain walls in general relativity

Details On thick domain walls in general relativity On thick domain walls in general relativity

Oct 1989

adsabs.harvard.edu/cgi-bin/nph-data_query?bibcode=1989otdw.book.....g&link_type=abstract

Unknown

Physics

1

Cosmology, Domain Wall, Minkowski Space, Relativity, Topology, Field Theory (Physics), Relativistic Effects, Scalars, Symmetry, Thickness, Universe, Vacuum

Scientific paper

Planar scalar field configurations in general relativity differ considerably from those in flat space. It is shown that static domain walls of finite thickness in curved space-time do not possess a reflection symmetry. At infinity, the space-time tends to the Taub vacuum on one side of the wall and to the Minkowski vacuum (Rindler space-time) on the other. Massive test particles are always accelerated towards the Minkowski side, i.e., domain walls are attractive on the Taub side, but repulsive on the Minkowski side (Taub-vacuum cleaner). It is also proved that the pressure in all directions is always negative. Finally, a brief comment is made concerning the possibility of infinite, i.e., bigger than horizon size, domain walls in our universe. All of the results are independent of the form of the potential V(phi) greater than or equal to 0 of the scalar field phi.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

No associations

Rating

On thick domain walls in general relativity 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 On thick domain walls in general relativity, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and On thick domain walls in general relativity will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFWR-SCP-O-1531880