Old and New Processes of Vorton Formation

TL;DR

This paper reviews vorton formation in cosmic string scenarios, introduces new mechanisms that could significantly increase vorton production, and discusses their implications for cosmology.

Contribution

It identifies previously unconsidered mechanisms that could lead to higher vorton formation rates than previously thought.

Findings

Quantitative estimates of vorton populations in different scenarios

Identification of new mechanisms for vorton formation

Implications for cosmic string cosmology

Abstract

After a brief explanation of the concept of a vorton, quantitative estimates of the vorton population that would be produced in various cosmic string scenarios are reviewed. Attention is drawn to previously unconsidered mechanisms that might give rise to much more prolific vorton formation that has been envisaged hitherto.