String review.
Abstract
The evolution of strings and their cosmological implications are reviewed. The topics considered include: the formation of strings, the effects of expansion, closed loop formation, fate of closed loops, density of loops, galaxy formation, observational effects of strings, and strings as gravitational lenses. Significant areas for future research are discussed.
- Publication:
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Inner Space/Outer Space: The Interface between Cosmology and Particle Physics
- Pub Date:
- 1986
- Bibcode:
- 1986isos.book..269V
- Keywords:
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- Cosmology;
- String Theory;
- Density Distribution;
- Expansion;
- Galactic Evolution;
- Gravitational Lenses;
- Phase Transformations;
- Astrophysics;
- Cosmic Strings:Early Universe;
- Cosmology:Elementary Particles;
- Early Universe:Cosmic Strings;
- Early Universe:Phase Transitions;
- Elementary Particles:Cosmology