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Aharonov-Bohm interaction of cosmic strings with matter

Journal Article · · Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States)
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It is shown that generically cosmic strings will interact with matter via their pure gauge potential. The cross section is purely geometrical, and does not vanish in the limit of zero string size. The mechanism is the Aharonov-Bohm effect, which is already known to cause scattering of charged particles off an infinitesimally thin solenoid. A related mechanism for particle production is also discussed.
Research Organization:
Lyman Laboratory of Physics, Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138
OSTI ID:
6206392
Journal Information:
Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States), Journal Name: Phys. Rev. Lett.; (United States) Vol. 62:10; ISSN PRLTA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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