Quantum field theory in the space-time of a cosmic string

Journal Article · Thu Jan 15 00:00:00 EST 1987 · Phys. Rev. D; (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.35.536· OSTI ID:6062971

Linet, B

For a massive scalar field in the static cylindrically symmetric space-time describing a cosmic string, we determine explicitly the Euclidean Green's function. We obtain also an alternative local form which allows us to calculate the vacuum energy-momentum tensor. In the case of a conformal scalar field, we carry out completely the calculations.

• Research Organization: Unite Associee au Centre National de la Recherche Scientifique No. 769, Universite Pierre et Marie Curie, Institut Henri Poincare, 11, rue Pierre et Marie Curie, 75231 Paris Cedex 05, France
• OSTI ID: 6062971
• Journal Information: Phys. Rev. D; (United States), Vol. 35:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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