Evolution of superconducting string currents

• Type: Article in International Scientific Journal
• Date: 1998

Authors

Martins, CJAP (Author) Other; Shellard, EPS (Author) Other

Journal

Title: Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics

Vol. 432

Pages: 58-64

ISSN: 0370-2693

Publisher: Elsevier

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Other information

Authenticus ID: P-001-7F2

DOI: 10.1016/s0370-2693(98)00610-8

Abstract (EN): We extend the velocity-dependent 'one-scale' model of string evolution to superconducting strings by introducing a simple model for the evolution of the currents. This is based on the dynamics of a 'superconducting correlation length'. We derive the relevant evolution equations and discuss the importance of plasma effects. Some consequences of our results are also suggested.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 7