Averaged Methods for Vortex-String Evolution
Condensed Matter
2009-10-28 v2 High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Abstract
We discuss friction-dominated vortex-string evolution using a new 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 new quantitative predictions regarding loop production and evolution are made.
Cite
@article{arxiv.cond-mat/9607093,
title = {Averaged Methods for Vortex-String Evolution},
author = {C. J. A. P. Martins and E. P. S. Shellard},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:cond-mat/9607093},
year = {2009}
}
Comments
REVTeX, 21 pages, 23 .eps files included. Submitted to Phys. Rev. B. Minor changes---but some key concepts clarified