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Present status of theories of topological defects in particle theory models of the early Universe is discussed. Various consequences of topological defects in cosmology, such as constraints on particle theory models, structure formation etc. are discussed.
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Srivastava, A.M. Topological defects in cosmology. Pramana - J Phys 53, 1069–1076 (1999). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12043-999-0064-1
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