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Formation, Interaction and Observation of Topological Defects

http://arxiv.org/abs/astro-ph/9903362

An introduction to the formation of defects in first-order phase transitions, the way these defects interact, and observational signatures of cosmic strings. Les Houches lectures by Tanmay Vachaspati, suitable for graduate students.

Submitted in section: Astronomy: Cosmology: Topological Defects: Formation, Interaction and Observation of Topological Defects

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