Evolution and stability of cosmic string loops with Y-junctions

We study the evolution of non-periodic cosmic string loops containing Y-junctions, such as may form during the evolution of a network of (p,q) cosmic superstrings. We set up and solve the Nambu-Goto equations of motion for a loop with junctions, focusing attention on a specific static and planar ini...

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Main Authors: Bevis, Neil, Copeland, Edmund J., Martin, Pierre-Yves, Niz, Gustavo, Pourtsidou, Alkistis, Saffin, Paul M., Steer, D.A.
Format: Article
Published: American Physical Society 2009
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/42129/