Perturbations of a topological defect as a theory of scalar fields interacting with an external vector potential

TL;DR

This paper explores how perturbations of a topological defect can serve as a theoretical framework for scalar fields interacting with an external vector potential, providing insights into field interactions in a curved spacetime context.

Contribution

It introduces a novel approach linking topological defect perturbations to scalar field interactions with external vector potentials, expanding theoretical understanding.

Findings

Demonstrates a new method to analyze scalar field interactions

Provides mathematical models connecting defects and vector potentials

Suggests implications for quantum field theory in curved spacetime

Abstract

This is a revised version of gr-qc/9304033