Statistical mechanics of strings with Y-junctions
We investigate the Hagedorn transitions of string networks with Y-junctions as may occur, for example, with (p,q) cosmic superstrings. In a simplified model with three different types of string, the partition function reduces to three generalised coupled XY models. We calculate the phase diagram and...
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Veröffentlicht in: | Physical review. D 2008-07, Vol.78 (2), Article 023521 |
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Zusammenfassung: | We investigate the Hagedorn transitions of string networks with Y-junctions as may occur, for example, with (p,q) cosmic superstrings. In a simplified model with three different types of string, the partition function reduces to three generalised coupled XY models. We calculate the phase diagram and show that, as the system is heated, the lightest strings first undergo the Hagedorn transition despite the junctions. There is then a second, higher, critical temperature above which infinite strings of all tensions, and junctions, exist. Conversely, on cooling to low temperatures, only the lightest strings remain, but they collapse into small loops. |
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ISSN: | 1550-7998 2470-0010 0556-2821 1550-2368 2470-0029 1089-4918 |
DOI: | 10.1103/PhysRevD.78.023521 |