Scalar electrodynamics in Robertson-Walker universes

Journal Article · Fri Feb 15 04:00:00 EST 1985 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.31.704· OSTI ID:6094730

Ford, L H

Scalar electrodynamics in spatially flat Robertson-Walker metrics is considered. The first-order quantum corrections due to the coupling to the spacetime curvature are analyzed, and their effects upon the stability of the symmetric phase of the scalar field are discussed.

• Research Organization: Department of Physics, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155 and The Blackett Laboratory, Imperial College, London SW7 2BZ, United Kingdom
• OSTI ID: 6094730
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. D; (United States) Vol. 31:4; ISSN PRVDA
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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