Cosmic Strings
http://arxiv.org/abs/hep-ph/9411342Extensive review of the field-theoretical foundations and the dynamics of cosmic strings and other topological defects. Suitable for students with previous knowledge of field theory and cosmology. By M. B. Hindmarsh and T. W. B. Kibble.
Submitted in section: Astronomy: Cosmology: Topological Defects: Cosmic Strings