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The circular loop equation of a cosmic string in Kerr–de Sitter spacetimes

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The equation of motion of cosmic string loops in Kerr–de Sitter spacetimes is derived. Having solved the equation numerically, we find that the loops can evolve except for very small ones.

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Gu, Z., Cheng, H. The circular loop equation of a cosmic string in Kerr–de Sitter spacetimes. Gen Relativ Gravit 39, 1–7 (2007). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10714-006-0329-7

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