Gravitational particle production during cosmic string formation

Authors

Viqar Husain, Syracuse University
Jorge Pullin, Syracuse University
Enric Verdaguer, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

12-7-1989

Abstract

We calculate, using a perturbative field theory method, the rate of gravitational particle production in the formation of a straight cosmic string. We use a model in which the ends of the string expand at the speed of light. The results are compared with previous calculations. © 1989.

Publication Source (Journal or Book title)

Physics Letters B

First Page

299

Last Page

301

Recommended Citation

Husain, V., Pullin, J., & Verdaguer, E. (1989). Gravitational particle production during cosmic string formation. Physics Letters B, 232 (3), 299-301. https://doi.org/10.1016/0370-2693(89)90746-6