The mathematical theory of cosmic strings : cosmic strings in the wire approximation /: cosmic strings in the wire approximation. (©2003)

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Malcolm R. Anderson.
• Other Names: Anderson, Malcolm R
• Contents: Part I String dynamics in a fixed background: The elements of string dynamics. String dynamics in Minkowski Spacetime. A bestiary of known trajectories in Minkowski Spacetime. String dynamics in a Robertson-Walker metric. other background metrics. Part II The gravitational field of a cosmic spring: Infinite straight strings. Systems of straight strings and closed timelike curves. Traveling-wave solutions and the interaction of strings with gravitational waves. Circular cosmic strings. Part III Towards a self-consistent theory of string dynamics: The weak-field approximation. The gravitational field at small distances. Cosmic strings and black holes.
• Publisher Details: Bristol Philadelphia : Institute of Physics Pub
• Publication Date: 2003
• Copyright Date: 2003
• Extent: 1 online resource (xii, 380 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 539.7/258; Superstring theories; Cosmology -- Mathematics; SCIENCE -- Physics -- Nuclear; SCIENCE -- Physics -- Atomic & Molecular; Cosmology -- Mathematics; Superstring theories; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 0585441464; 9780585441467; 1420033360; 9781420033366
• Related ISBNs: 9780750301602; 0750301600
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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