Hughston, L P and Shaw, W T. 1988. Constraint-Free Analysis of Relativistic Strings. Classical and Quantum Gravity, 5(3), L69-L72. ISSN 0264-9381 [Article]

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A general solution of the equations of motion for a classical relativistic string in Minkowski space is presented. For an 'open' string the solution is determined by a single real null curve which satisfies a quasi-periodicity condition. A formula is deduced which generates all such curves in terms of freely specifiable functions. For a 'closed' string two such curves are required. The theory establishes a rigorous basis for the numerical investigation of 'cosmic strings', and also forms a starting point for a constraint-free Lorentz covariant analysis of the quantum relativistic theory.

Item Type:	Article
Identification Number (DOI):	https://doi.org/10.1088/0264-9381/5/3/001
Departments, Centres and Research Units:	Computing
Dates:	Date Event March 1988 Published
Item ID:	31595
Date Deposited:	14 Mar 2022 11:23
Last Modified:	14 Mar 2022 11:23
Peer Reviewed:	Yes, this version has been peer-reviewed.
URI:	https://research.gold.ac.uk/id/eprint/31595

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