Published April 16, 1987 | Version v1
Journal article

Cosmic strings and cosmic structure

  • 1. Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (USA)
  • 2. Cambridge Univ. (UK). Dept. of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics
  • 3. Imperial Coll. of Science and Technology, London (UK). Dept. of Physics

Description

The paper concerns the application of the theory of cosmic strings to explain the structure of the Universe. The formation of cosmic strings in the early Universe is outlined, along with the Big Bang theory, Grand Unified theories, and the first three minutes after the Big Bang. A description is given of the shaping of the Universe by cosmic strings, including the evolution of the string. The possibility for direct observation of cosmic strings is discussed. (U.K.)

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
New Sci. (London)
Journal Volume
114
Journal Issue
1556
Series
New Sci. (London).
Journal Page Range
40-44
ISSN
0028-6664
CODEN
NWSCA

INIS

Country of Publication
United Kingdom
Country of Input or Organization
United Kingdom
INIS RN
18078249
Subject category
S79: ASTROPHYSICS, COSMOLOGY AND ASTRONOMY;
Descriptors DEI
COSMOLOGY; GALACTIC EVOLUTION; GALAXIES; GRAVITATIONAL RADIATION; HUBBLE EFFECT; INFLATIONARY UNIVERSE; STRING MODELS; UNIVERSE
Descriptors DEC
COSMOLOGICAL MODELS; EXTENDED PARTICLE MODEL; MATHEMATICAL MODELS; PARTICLE MODELS; RADIATIONS