Relativistic Quantum Scattering on a Cone
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2009-10-31 v1
Abstract
We study the relativistic quantum mechanical scattering of a bosonic particle by an infinite straight cosmic string, considering the non-minimal coupling between the bosonic field and the scalar curvature. In this case, an effective two-dimensional delta-function interaction takes place besides the usual topological scattering and a renormalization procedure is necessary in order to treat the problem that appears in connection with the delta-function.
Cite
@article{arxiv.gr-qc/0012103,
title = {Relativistic Quantum Scattering on a Cone},
author = {J. Spinelly and E. R. Bezerra de Mello and V. B. Bezerra},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:gr-qc/0012103},
year = {2009}
}
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22 pages, LATEX file