Cosmic Superstrings
Abstract
The possible astrophysical role of superstrings is discussed. Type II superstrings (if somehow phenomenologically viable) might be seen as gravitational lenses. The superstrings of the new O(32) and E8 × E8 string theories are boundaries of axion domain walls. These theories are also likely to generate more "conventional" string-like objects - stable vortex lines and flux tubes.
- Publication:
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Superstrings: The First 15 Years of Superstring Theory (Reprints + Commentary - in 2 Volumes). Edited by SCHWARZ J H. Published by World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd
- Pub Date:
- September 1985
- DOI:
- 10.1142/9789814542456_0066
- Bibcode:
- 1985ffys.conf.1138W