Year: 2001
Type: article
Abstract: The vector nature of magnetic fields and the geometrical interpretation of gravity introduced by general relativity guarantee a special coupling between magnetism and spacetime curvature. This magnetogeometrical interaction effectively transfers the tension properties of the field into the spacetime fabric, triggering a variety of effects with profound implications. Given the ubiquity of magnetic fields in the universe, these effects could prove critical. We discuss the nature of the magnetic-field--curvature coupling and illustrate some of its potential implications for cosmology.
Source: Physical Review Letters
Author: Christos G. Tsagas
Institution: University of Portsmouth
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2046454787