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Heat-kernels and functional determinants on the generalized cone

M. Bordag, K. Kirsten, J. S. Dowker

hep-tharXiv:hep-th/9602089

Abstract

We consider zeta functions and heat-kernel expansions on the bounded, generalized cone in arbitrary dimensions using an improved calculational technique. The specific case of a global monopole is analysed in detail and some restrictions thereby placed on the A5/2 coefficient. The computation of functional determinants is also addressed. General formulas are given and known results are incidentally, and rapidly, reproduced.

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