Magnetic Tension and the Geometry of the Universe

Christos G. Tsagas
2001 Physical Review Letters  
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 magneto-geometrical 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
more » ... urvature coupling and illustrate some of its potential implications for cosmology.
doi:10.1103/physrevlett.86.5421 pmid:11415266 fatcat:3rtrrwm3rzflfeuoh5dpxf33d4