Averaged methods for vortex-string evolution

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作者
Martins, CJAP
Shellard, EPS
机构
[1] CAUP, P-4150 OPORTO, PORTUGAL
[2] UNIV CAMBRIDGE, DEPT APPL MATH & THEORET PHYS, CAMBRIDGE CB3 9EW, ENGLAND
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10.1103/PhysRevB.56.10892
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T [工业技术];
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08 ;
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We discuss friction-dominated vortex-string evolution using an analytic model recently developed by the authors. By treating the average string velocity, as well as the characteristic lengthscale, as dynamical variables, we can provide a quantitative picture of the complete evolution of a vortex-string network. Previously known scaling laws are confirmed, and quantitative predictions regarding loop production and evolution are made. [S0163-1829(97)02841-5].
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页码:10892 / 10906
页数:15
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