The Mathematical Theory of Cosmic Strings: Cosmic Strings in the Wire Approximation (Series in High Energy Physics, Cosmology and Gravitation)

The current state of knowledge is surveyed here on the dynamics and gravitational properties of cosmic strings treated in the idealized classical approximation as line singularities described by the Nambu- Goto action. The aim of the book is to provide a standard reference to all work that has been published since the mid-1970s and to link this work together in a single conceptual framework and a single notational formalism. A working knowledge of basic general relativity is assumed. The book is for researchers and postgraduate students in mathematics, theoretical physics, and astronomy. Anderson is affiliated with the Department of Mathematics at University Brunei, Darussalam. "This book is a comprehensive survey of the current state of knowledge about the dynamics and gravitational properties of cosmic strings treated in the idealized classical approximation as line singularities described by the Nambu-Goto action. The author's purpose is to provide a standard reference to all work that has been published since the mid-1970s, and to link this work together in a single conceptual framework and a single notational formalism. A working knowledge of basic general relativity is assumed." "The book will be essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students in mathematics, theoretical physics and astronomy interested in cosmic strings."--BOOK JACKET -- A definitive monograph on a subject of interest to theoretical physicists, astrophysicists and mathematicians-- Summarises 30 years of progress in the field-- Provides a conceptual framework and consistent notation-- Author well known in fieldReadership: The book will be essential reading for researchers and postgraduate students studying cosmic strings in mathematics, theoretical physics and cosmology. One of the most striking successes of modern science has been to reduce the complex panoply of dynamical phenomena we observe in the world around us-the build-up of rust on a car bumper to the destructive effects of cyclonic winds-to the action of only four fundamental forces: gravity, electromagnetism, and the strong and weak nuclear forces. Malcolm R. Anderson. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 359-366) And Index.