Advances in Inflation in String Theory
Journal
Ann.Rev.Nucl.Part.Sci.59:67-94,2009
Journal Volume
59
Journal Issue
1
Date Issued
2009-01-03
Author(s)
Liam McAllister
Abstract
We provide a pedagogical overview of inflation in string theory. Our theme is
the sensitivity of inflation to Planck-scale physics, which we argue provides
both the primary motivation and the central theoretical challenge for the
subject. We illustrate these issues through two case studies of inflationary
scenarios in string theory: warped D-brane inflation and axion monodromy
inflation. Finally, we indicate how future observations can test scenarios of
inflation in string theory.
Subjects
CMB polarization | Gauge/gravity duality | Inflationary cosmology | String inflation; High Energy Physics - Theory; High Energy Physics - Theory; astro-ph.CO; General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology; High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
Description
60 pages, 1 figure. Invited review to appear in Annu. Rev. Nuc. Part.
Sci
Sci
Type
journal article