scholarly journals Nonminimal coupling inflation with constant slow roll

2021 ◽  
pp. 2150070
Author(s):  
Mehdi Shokri ◽  
Jafar Sadeghi ◽  
Mohammad Reza Setare ◽  
Salvatore Capozziello
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Nonminimal Coupling ◽  
Coupling Term ◽  
Microwave Background ◽  
First Order ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Single Field ◽  
Inflationary Parameters

In this paper, we study a single-field inflationary model modified by a nonminimal coupling term between the Ricci scalar [Formula: see text] and the scalar field [Formula: see text] in the context of constant-roll inflation. The first-order formalism is used to analyze the constant-roll inflation instead of the standard methods used in the literature. In principle, the formalism considers two functions of the scalar field, [Formula: see text] and [Formula: see text], which lead to the reduction of the equations of motion to first-order differential equations. The approach can be applied to a wide range of cosmological situations since it directly relates the function [Formula: see text] with Hubbles parameter [Formula: see text]. We perform the inflationary analysis for power-law and exponential couplings, separately. Then, we investigate the features of constant-roll potentials as inflationary potentials. Finally, we compare the inflationary parameters of the models with the observations of Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) anisotropies in view of realizing a physically motivated model.

scholarly journals Application of the form invariance transformations of the scalar cosmological model in inflation theory

2021 ◽  
Vol 2090 (1) ◽  
pp. 012054
Author(s):  
O V Razina ◽  
P Yu Tsyba ◽  
N T Suikimbayeva
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Scale Factor ◽  
Transformation Model ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Form Invariance ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Factor Α ◽  
Friedmann Robertson Walker ◽  
Invariance Transformation

Abstract In this work, it is shown that the equations of motion of the scalar field for spatially flat, homogeneous, and isotropic space-time Friedmann-Robertson-Walker have a form-invariance symmetry, which is arising from the form invariance transformation. Form invariance transformation is defined by linear function ρ = n 2 ρ in general case. It is shown the method of getting potential and the scalar field for the power law scale factor. The initial model is always stable at exponent of the scale factor α > 1, but stability of the transformation model depends on index n. Slow roll parameters and spectral induces is obtained and at large α they agree with Planck observation data.

scholarly journals Inflation constraints for classes of f(R) models

2018 ◽  
Vol 15 (12) ◽  
pp. 1850209
Author(s):  
Joseph Ntahompagaze ◽  
Jean Damascène Mbarubucyeye ◽  
Shambel Sahlu ◽  
Amare Abebe
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Early Universe ◽  
First Derivative ◽  
A Value ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Theories Of Gravity ◽  
Text Model ◽  
Definition Of ◽  
Inflationary Parameters

In this paper, we explore the equivalence between two theories, namely [Formula: see text] and scalar–tensor theories of gravity. We use this equivalence to explore several [Formula: see text] toy models focusing on the inflation epoch of the early universe. The study is done based on the definition of the scalar field in terms of the first derivative of [Formula: see text] model. We have applied the slow-roll approximations during inflationary parameters consideration. The comparison of the numerically computed inflationary parameters with the observations is done. We have inspected that some of the [Formula: see text] models produce numerical values of [Formula: see text] that are in the same range as the suggested values from observations. But for the case of the tensor-to-scalar ratio [Formula: see text], we realized that some of the considered [Formula: see text] models suffer to produce a value which is in agreement with the observed values for different considered space parameter.

scholarly journals Exact and Slow-Roll Solutions for Exponential Power-Law Inflation Connected with Modified Gravity and Observational Constraints

Universe ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (11) ◽  
pp. 199
Author(s):  
Igor Fomin ◽  
Sergey Chervon
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Power Law ◽  
Hubble Parameter ◽  
Gravity Models ◽  
Observational Constraints ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Correct Model ◽  
Scalar Spectral Index ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Exponential Power

We investigate the ability of the exponential power-law inflation to be a phenomenologically correct model of the early universe. We study General Relativity (GR) scalar cosmology equations in Ivanov–Salopek–Bond (or Hamilton–Jacobi like) representation where the Hubble parameter H is the function of a scalar field ϕ. Such approach admits calculation of the potential for given H(ϕ) and consequently reconstruction of f(R) gravity in parametric form. By this manner the Starobinsky potential and non-minimal Higgs potential (and consequently the corresponding f(R) gravity) were reconstructed using constraints on the model’s parameters. We also consider methods for generalising the obtained solutions to the case of chiral cosmological models and scalar-tensor gravity. Models based on the quadratic relationship between the Hubble parameter and the function of the non-minimal interaction of the scalar field and curvature are also considered. Comparison to observation (PLANCK 2018) data shows that all models under consideration give correct values for the scalar spectral index and tensor-to-scalar ratio under a wide range of exponential-power-law model’s parameters.

scholarly journals ON THE DYNAMICS OF A QUADRATIC SCALAR FIELD POTENTIAL

2009 ◽  
Vol 18 (04) ◽  
pp. 621-634 ◽  
Author(s):  
L. ARTURO UREÑA-LÓPEZ ◽  
MAYRA J. REYES-IBARRA
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Autonomous System ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Scalar Potential ◽  
Field Potential ◽  
System Of Equations ◽  
New Formalism ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Chaotic Model ◽  
Friedmann Robertson Walker

We review the attractor properties of the simplest chaotic model of inflation, in which a minimally coupled scalar field is endowed with a quadratic scalar potential. The equations of motion in a flat Friedmann–Robertson–Walker universe are written as an autonomous system of equations, and the solutions of physical interest appear as critical points. This new formalism is then applied to the study of inflation dynamics, in which we can go beyond the known slow-roll approximation.

scholarly journals Unlocking the synergy between CMB spectral distortions and anisotropies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (12) ◽  
pp. 050
Author(s):  
Hao Fu ◽  
Matteo Lucca ◽  
Silvia Galli ◽  
Elia S. Battistelli ◽  
Deanna C. Hooper ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Spectral Index ◽  
Big Bang ◽  
Noise Levels ◽  
Microwave Background ◽  
Big Bang Nucleosynthesis ◽  
Scalar Spectral Index ◽  
New Information ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Inflationary Parameters ◽  
Better Than

Abstract Measurements of the cosmic microwave background (CMB) spectral distortions (SDs) will open a new window on the very early universe, providing new information complementary to that gathered from CMB temperature and polarization anisotropies. In this paper, we study their synergy as a function of the characteristics of the considered experiments. In particular, we examine a wide range of sensitivities for possible SD measurements, spanning from FIRAS up to noise levels 1000 times better than PIXIE, and study their constraining power when combined with current or future CMB anisotropy experiments such as Planck or LiteBIRD plus CMB-S4. We consider a number of different cosmological models such as the ΛCDM, as well as its extensions with the running of the scalar spectral index, the decay or the annihilation of dark matter (DM) particles. While upcoming CMB anisotropy experiments will be able to decrease the uncertainties on inflationary parameters such as As and ns by about a factor 2 in the ΛCDM case, we find that an SD experiment 100 times more sensitive than PIXIE (comparable to the proposed Super-PIXIE satellite) could potentially further contribute to constrain these parameters. This is even more significant in the case of the running of the scalar spectral index. Furthermore, as expected, constraints on DM particles decaying at redshifts probed by SDs will improve by orders of magnitude even with an experiment 10 times worse than PIXIE as compared to CMB anisotropies or Big Bang Nucleosynthesis bounds. On the contrary, DM annihilation constraints will not significantly improve over CMB anisotropy measurements. Finally, we forecast the constraints obtainable with sensitivities achievable either from the ground or from a balloon.

Shaft potential inspired warm inflation

2017 ◽  
Vol 14 (06) ◽  
pp. 1750088 ◽  
Author(s):  
Abdul Jawad ◽  
Amara Ilyas ◽  
Sarfraz Ahmad
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Spectral Index ◽  
Power Spectra ◽  
Spectral Indices ◽  
Tensor Power ◽  
Planck Data ◽  
Warm Inflation ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Scalar Spectral Index ◽  
Inflationary Parameters

We discuss the warm inflation in the presence of shaft potential [Formula: see text], tachyon scalar field and the generalized form of dissipative coefficient [Formula: see text]. In this respect, we investigate the inflationary parameters (slow-roll parameters, number of e-folds, scalar-tensor power spectra, spectral indices, tensor-to-scalar ratio and running of scalar spectral index) in both strong and weak dissipative regimes. It is interesting to mention that our inflationary parametric results (tensor-scalar ratio, spectral index and running of spectral) are consistent with the recent observational data such as BICEP[Formula: see text], WMAP[Formula: see text] and latest Planck data.

scholarly journals Dynamical attractors in contracting spacetimes dominated by kinetically coupled scalar fields

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (12) ◽  
pp. 030
Author(s):  
Anna Ijjas ◽  
Frans Pretorius ◽  
Paul J. Steinhardt ◽  
David Garfinkle
Keyword(s):  
Scalar Field ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Scalar Fields ◽  
Density Fluctuations ◽  
Microwave Background ◽  
Scale Invariant ◽  
Linear Evolution ◽  
Kinetic Coupling ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Non Linear

Abstract We present non-perturbative numerical relativity simulations of slowly contracting spacetimes in which the scalar field driving slow contraction is coupled to a second scalar field through an exponential non-linear σ model-type kinetic interaction. These models are important because they can generate a nearly scale-invariant spectrum of super-Hubble density fluctuations fully consistent with cosmic microwave background observations. We show that the non-linear evolution rapidly approaches a homogeneous, isotropic and flat Friedmann-Robertson-Walker (FRW) geometry for a wide range of inhomogeneous and anisotropic initial conditions. Ultimately, we find, the kinetic coupling causes the evolution to deflect away from flat FRW and towards a novel Kasner-like stationary point, but in general this occurs on time scales that are too long to be observationally relevant.

Primordial quantum perturbations

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nathalie Deruelle ◽  
Jean-Philippe Uzan
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Energy Momentum Tensor ◽  
Initial Conditions ◽  
Equations Of Motion ◽  
Momentum Tensor ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Inflationary Models

This chapter shows that fluctuations of quantum origin are generated during inflation and that this process supplies initial conditions compatible with the observations. These fluctuations are therefore an important prediction of inflationary models. The chapter thus begins with a study of perturbations during inflation, proceeding in a similar manner to the previous chapter by finding the perturbation of the energy–momentum tensor of the scalar field. Another method of deriving the equations of motion of the perturbations is to start from the action of general relativity coupled to a scalar field, and expand to second order in the metric and scalar field perturbations. The chapter then proceeds with the determination of the initial conditions and the slow-roll inflation.

NUCLEATION OF VACUUM BUBBLES OF A SELF-GRAVITATING SCALAR FIELD

2012 ◽  
Vol 12 ◽  
pp. 340-349 ◽  
Author(s):  
CHUL H. LEE ◽  
WONWOO LEE
Keyword(s):  
Phase Transition ◽  
Scalar Field ◽  
Order Phase Transition ◽  
Nonminimal Coupling ◽  
False Vacuum ◽  
First Order ◽  
First Order Phase Transition ◽  
True Vacuum ◽  
Self Gravity ◽  
First Order Phase

The case of a self-gravitating scalar field under-going the first-order phase transition is studied. Particularly the effects of self gravity on the nucleation of vacuum bubbles is investigated. We also investigate what modifications are induced by the introduction of nonminimal coupling of the scalar field. The possibility of nucleation of false vacuum bubbles within the true vacuum background in the case of a nonminimally coupled scalar field is discussed.

scholarly journals Cosmic Microwave Background from Effective Field Theory †

Universe ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 155
Author(s):  
Sayantan Choudhury
Keyword(s):  
Field Theory ◽  
Cosmic Microwave Background ◽  
Effective Field Theory ◽  
Vacuum State ◽  
Effective Field ◽  
De Sitter ◽  
Microwave Background ◽  
Slow Roll ◽  
Point Correlation ◽  
Single Field

In this work, we study the key role of generic Effective Field Theory (EFT) framework to quantify the correlation functions in a quasi de Sitter background for an arbitrary initial choice of the quantum vacuum state. We perform the computation in unitary gauge, in which we apply the St u ¨ ckelberg trick in lowest dimensional EFT operators which are broken under time diffeomorphism. In particular, using this non-linear realization of broken time diffeomorphism and truncating the action by considering the contribution from two derivative terms in the metric, we compute the two-point and three-point correlations from scalar perturbations and two-point correlation from tensor perturbations to quantify the quantum fluctuations observed in the Cosmic Microwave Background (CMB) map. We also use equilateral limit and squeezed limit configurations for the scalar three-point correlations in Fourier space. To give future predictions from EFT setup and to check the consistency of our derived results for correlations, we use the results obtained from all classes of the canonical single-field and general single-field P ( X , ϕ ) model. This analysis helps us to fix the coefficients of the relevant operators in EFT in terms of the slow-roll parameters and effective sound speed. Finally, using CMB observations from Planck we constrain all these coefficients of EFT operators for the single-field slow-roll inflationary paradigm.

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