Galactic Magnetic Fields as a consequence of Inflation
arXiv:astro-ph/0105488 · doi:10.1007/978-94-010-0622-4_5
Abstract
The generation of a magnetic field in the Early Universe is considered, due to the gravitational production of the Z-boson field during inflation. Scaled to the epoch of galaxy formation this magnetic field suffices to trigger the galactic dynamo and explain the observed galactic magnetic fields. The mechanism is independent of the inflationary model.
8 pages, 2 postscript figures. To appear in Proceedings of the 2nd Hellenic Cosmology Workshop, published by Kluwer (series: Astrophysics & Space Science Library)