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PUBDB-2021-05437

http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Effect of density fluctuations on gravitational wave production in first-order phase transitions

Jinno, R.Extern* ; Konstandin, T.DESY* ; Rubira, H.DESY* ; van de Vis, J. (Corresponding author)DESY*

2021
IOP London

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Report No.: DESY-21-131; arXiv:2108.11947

Abstract: We study the effect of density perturbations on the process of first-order phase transitions and gravitational wave production in the early Universe. We are mainly interested in how the distribution of nucleated bubbles is affected by fluctuations in the local temperature. We find that large-scale density fluctuations ($H_* < k_* < \beta$) result in a larger effective bubble size at the time of collision, enhancing the produced amplitude of gravitational waves. The amplitude of the density fluctuations necessary for this enhancement is ${\cal P}_\zeta (k_*) \gtrsim (\beta / H_*)^{-2}$, and therefore the gravitational wave signal from first-order phase transitions with relatively large $\beta / H_*$ can be significantly enhanced by this mechanism even for fluctuations with moderate amplitudes.

Keyword(s): density: fluctuation ; effect: density ; density: perturbation ; bubble: size ; gravitational radiation: emission ; bubble: nucleation ; critical phenomena ; temperature: fluctuation ; cosmological phase transitions ; gravitational waves / sources

Note: 22 pages, 14 figures

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Contributing Institute(s):

1. Theorie-Gruppe (T)

Research Program(s):

1. 611 - Fundamental Particles and Forces (POF4-611) (POF4-611)
2. DFG project 390833306 - EXC 2121: Quantum Universe (390833306) (390833306)

Experiment(s):

1. No specific instrument

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http://join2-wiki.gsi.de/foswiki/pub/Main/Artwork/join2_logo100x88.png Preprint Jinno, R.Extern* ; Rubira, H.DESY* ; Konstandin, T.DESY* ; Vis, J. M. v. d. (Corresponding author)DESY*
Effect of density fluctuations on gravitational wave production in first-order phase transitions
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