Velocity-Dependent Models for Non-Abelian/Entangled String Networks

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2007-05-23

arxiv.org/abs/0705.3395v3

Phys.Rev.D78:103510,2008; Erratum-ibid.D80:129907,2009

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

44 pages, 15 figures; v2: Discussion on energy conservation and non-elasticity added (section IIIA1), bibliography expanded, p

Scientific paper

10.1103/PhysRevD.78.103510

We develop velocity-dependent models describing the evolution of string networks that involve several types of interacting strings, each with a different tension. These incorporate the formation of Y-type junctions with links stretching between colliding strings, while always ensuring energy conservation. These models can be used to describe network evolution for non-abelian strings as well as cosmic superstrings. The application to $Z_{N}$ strings in which interactions are topologically constrained, demonstrates that a scaling regime is generally reached which involves a hierarchy of string densities with the lightest most abundant. We also study hybrid networks of cosmic superstrings, where energetic considerations are more important in determining interaction outcomes. We again find that networks tend towards scaling, with the three lightest network components being dominant and having comparable number densities, while the heavier string states are suppressed. A more quantitative analysis depends on the precise calculation of the string interaction matrix using the underlying string or field theory. Nevertheless, these results provide further evidence that the presence of junctions in a string network does not obstruct scaling.

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