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Cosmic string induced peculiar velocities

Journal Article · · Astrophys. J.; (United States)
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1086/166069· OSTI ID:7222416
This paper considers the scenario of a flat universe with a network of heavy cosmic strings as the primordial fluctuation spectrum. The joint probability of finding streaming velocities of at least 600 km/s on large scales and local peculiar velocities of less than 800 km/s is calculated. It is shown how the effects of loops breaking up and being born with a spectrum of sizes can be estimated. It is found that to obtain large-scale streaming velocities of at least 600 km/s, it is necessary that either a large value for beta G mu exist or the effect of loop fissioning and production details be considerable. 32 references.
Research Organization:
NASA/Fermi National Accelerator Lab., Batavia, IL (USA)
OSTI ID:
7222416
Journal Information:
Astrophys. J.; (United States), Journal Name: Astrophys. J.; (United States) Vol. 326; ISSN ASJOA
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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