An Isaac Newton Institute Programme

Global Problems in Mathematical Relativity

Radiation-reaction on timelike surfaces in AdS

25th October 2005

Authors: Ian Moss (Newcastle upon tyne), David Jennings ()

Abstract

This talk addresses the radiation back-reaction problem for cosmological branes. A general framework is provided and results given for anti-de Sitter backgrounds. The talk also discusses the question-'can a brane radiate away the cosmological constant?' This discussion session includes a short contribution from David Jennings of the CMS on 'The Unruh effect in AdS'.