Fundamental Physics and Cosmology

Tufts University, Medford MA

Investigators

Abstract

A program of research in theoretical cosmology will include studies of the formation and evolution of various topological defects -- special structures such as domain walls, strings and monopoles -- in the universe. These remnants of the big bang could still exist in the present universe and could produce a variety of observational effects. A discovery of topological defects would provide important information both about elementary particle physics and about the early universe.