The rise and fall of the cosmic string theory

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers on the cosmic string theory and its implications for cosmological primordial perturbations. Participants share papers and express interest in the topic, exploring its relevance and historical context.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation, Historical

Main Points Raised

  • One participant claims that the cosmic string theory for cosmological primordial perturbations has been ruled out, referencing a specific paper.
  • Another participant expresses appreciation for the paper shared, indicating interest in the topic.
  • A different participant shares a link to an earlier related paper, suggesting it may provide additional context.
  • One participant requests a copy of a paper due to software limitations, highlighting a desire for further understanding.
  • Another participant recommends a different paper by Kibble, suggesting it may be relevant to the discussion.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

There is no clear consensus on the status of cosmic string theory; while one participant asserts it has been ruled out, others provide additional resources without directly addressing this claim.

Contextual Notes

Participants reference various papers, but the discussion lacks detailed analysis of the claims made in those papers. There are no explicit corrections or refinements of the initial claim regarding the ruling out of cosmic string theory.

Who May Find This Useful

Readers interested in cosmological theories, particularly those exploring cosmic strings and their implications for primordial perturbations, may find this discussion relevant.

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Interesting paper, thank you.
 
http://citebase.eprints.org/cgi-bin/fulltext?format=application/pdf&identifier=oai%3AarXiv.org%3Aastro-ph%2F9406020
I think this is an earlier related paper
 
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could someone copy that paper and paste it onto this thread? I am very interested in this, bu I don't have sufficient software to view it.
 

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