Samuel Rivier with Harsh Mathur

Cosmic Strings and Magnetic Field

Cosmic strings are linear structures that are hypothesized to have formed in the early universe and to have had considerable influence on the evolution of the universe. Cosmic strings interact with astrophysical objects via their graviational field and electromagnetic interactions. Relatively little is known about the effect of magnetic fields on cosmic strings. In this project we intend to theoretically model the magnetic properties of specific classes of cosmic strings.