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Closed Strings with Low Harmonics and Kinks

High Energy Physics - Theory 2010-11-01 v1

Abstract

Low-harmonic formulas for closed relativistic strings are given. General parametrizations are presented for the addition of second- and third-harmonic waves to the fundamental wave. The method of determination of the parametrizations is based upon a product representation found for the finite Fourier series of string motion in which the constraints are automatically satisfied. The construction of strings with kinks is discussed, including examples. A procedure is laid out for the representation of kinks that arise from self-intersection, and subsequent intercommutation, for harmonically parametrized cosmic strings.

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@article{arxiv.hep-th/9307077,
  title  = {Closed Strings with Low Harmonics and Kinks},
  author = {R. W. Brown and M. E. Convery and S. A. Hotes and M. G. Knepley and L. S. Petropoulos},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-th/9307077},
  year   = {2010}
}

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39, CWRUTH-93-5