Evolution of a Network of Cosmic String Loops

Abstract

We discuss and summarise the predictions of a model for the non-equilibrium evolution of a network of cosmic strings initially containing {\em only loops} and {\em no infinite strings}. The results are of interest given recent work highlighting the problems with structure formation from the standard cosmic string scenario.

Comments: Talk presented at PASCOS-98, Boston, MA, March 1998. 4 pages, LaTeX