Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries
We show that the equations of motion governing the dynamics of strings in a compact internal space can be written as dispersion relations, with a local speed that depends on the velocity and curvature of the string in the large dimensions. From a (3+1)-dimensional perspective these can be viewed as...
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| description | We show that the equations of motion governing the dynamics of strings in a compact internal space can be written as dispersion relations, with a local speed that depends on the velocity and curvature of the string in the large dimensions. From a (3+1)-dimensional perspective these can be viewed as dispersion relations for waves propagating in the string interior and are analogous to those for current-carrying topological defects. This allows us to construct a unified framework with which to study and interpret the internal structure of various field-theoretic and fundamental string species, in a simple physically intuitive coordinate system, without the need for dimensional reduction or approximate effective actions. This, in turn, allows us to identify the precise conditions under which higher-dimensional strings and current-carrying defects are observationally indistinguishable, for macroscopic observers. Our approach naturally incorporates the description of so-called ‘cosmic springs’, whose dynamics are expressed in terms of an effective Finsler geometry, for circular loops, or generalised Finsler geometry, for non-circular configurations. This demonstrates the importance of these novel geometric structures and their utility in modelling complex physical phenomena in cosmology and astrophysics. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-e269f7bb9d01499cb43cd93519465fe92023-11-24T02:53:33ZengMDPI AGSymmetry2073-89942022-10-011410216610.3390/sym14102166Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler GeometriesMatthew J. Lake0National Astronomical Research Institute of Thailand, 260 Moo 4, T. Donkaew, A. Maerim, Chiang Mai 50180, ThailandWe show that the equations of motion governing the dynamics of strings in a compact internal space can be written as dispersion relations, with a local speed that depends on the velocity and curvature of the string in the large dimensions. From a (3+1)-dimensional perspective these can be viewed as dispersion relations for waves propagating in the string interior and are analogous to those for current-carrying topological defects. This allows us to construct a unified framework with which to study and interpret the internal structure of various field-theoretic and fundamental string species, in a simple physically intuitive coordinate system, without the need for dimensional reduction or approximate effective actions. This, in turn, allows us to identify the precise conditions under which higher-dimensional strings and current-carrying defects are observationally indistinguishable, for macroscopic observers. Our approach naturally incorporates the description of so-called ‘cosmic springs’, whose dynamics are expressed in terms of an effective Finsler geometry, for circular loops, or generalised Finsler geometry, for non-circular configurations. This demonstrates the importance of these novel geometric structures and their utility in modelling complex physical phenomena in cosmology and astrophysics.https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/10/2166superconducting cosmic stringcosmic springFinsler geometryhigher-dimensional windingsmathematical modelling |
| spellingShingle | Matthew J. Lake Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries Symmetry superconducting cosmic string cosmic spring Finsler geometry higher-dimensional windings mathematical modelling |
| title | Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries |
| title_full | Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries |
| title_fullStr | Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries |
| title_full_unstemmed | Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries |
| title_short | Modelling Cosmic Springs with Finsler and Generalised Finsler Geometries |
| title_sort | modelling cosmic springs with finsler and generalised finsler geometries |
| topic | superconducting cosmic string cosmic spring Finsler geometry higher-dimensional windings mathematical modelling |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2073-8994/14/10/2166 |
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