Abstract
Particle production in an odd-dimensional homogeneous universe with small anisotropy is discussed by using the effective action method. The pair production is a completely non-local phenomenon in an odd-dimensional theory, in contrast to the case of the familiar four-dimensional space-time. The effect of the closedness of the extra-dimensional space, i.e., the Casimir effect, which seems to be important in the scenario of Kaluza-Klein cosmology, is also discussed in the case of five dimensions.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 298-304 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Physics Letters B |
| Volume | 158 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1985 Aug 22 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Quantum effects on higher dimensional space-time. / Carow, Ursula; Maeda, Keiichi.
In: Physics Letters B, Vol. 158, No. 4, 22.08.1985, p. 298-304.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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T1 - Quantum effects on higher dimensional space-time
AU - Carow, Ursula
AU - Maeda, Keiichi
PY - 1985/8/22
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AB - Particle production in an odd-dimensional homogeneous universe with small anisotropy is discussed by using the effective action method. The pair production is a completely non-local phenomenon in an odd-dimensional theory, in contrast to the case of the familiar four-dimensional space-time. The effect of the closedness of the extra-dimensional space, i.e., the Casimir effect, which seems to be important in the scenario of Kaluza-Klein cosmology, is also discussed in the case of five dimensions.
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JO - Physics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics
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