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Derivation · draft

Slow-Roll Inflation from a Scalar Field

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Statement

A scalar field with dominant potential energy drives quasi-exponential expansion under the slow-roll conditions, solving the horizon and flatness problems.

Depends on

The Friedmann Equations from Einstein's Equations, scalar-field-stress-energy, Particle Horizon, Horizon and Flatness Problems

Used by

PU-308/L24