On the number of cosmic strings

The number of cosmic strings in the observable Universe is relevant in determining the probability of detecting such cosmic defects through their gravitational signatures. In particular, we refer to the observation of gravitational lensing events and anisotropy in the cosmic microwave background (CM...

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Main Authors: Consiglio, R, Sazhina, O, Longo, G, Sazhin, M, Pezzella, F
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Blackwell Publishing Ltd 2014