Geometrical Aspects of Cosmic Magnetic Fields
arXiv:gr-qc/0112077 · doi:10.1007/978-94-010-0622-4_4
Abstract
We discuss how the vector nature of magnetic fields, and the geometrical interpretation of gravity introduced by general relativity, lead to 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 potentially far-reaching implications.
To appear in proceedings of the 2nd Hellenic Cosmology Workshop, Athens 2001 (Kluwer-ASSL series)