Inflation and braneworlds
The Randall-Sundrum braneworld model [\textit{L. Randall} and \textit{R. Sundrum}, Phys. Rev. Lett. 83, No. 17, 3370--3373 (1999; Zbl 0946.81063), Phys. Rev. Lett. 83, No. 23, 4690--4693 (1999; Zbl 0946.81074)] supposes that our (four-dimensional) universe is a 3-brane or a domain wall like defect in a five-dimensional bulk space with anti-de Sitter (adS) geometry. This scenario is motivated from string theory, in particular, the so-called adS/CFT correspondence [\textit{J. Maldacena}, Adv. Theor. Math. Phys. 2, 231--252 (1998; Zbl 0914.53047); \textit{E. Witten}, Adv. Theor. Math. Phys. 2, 505--532 (1998; Zbl 1057.81550)] according to which a certain superstring theory on a five-dimensional adS space (times a compact space) is equivalent (i.e., dual) to a quantum field theory on a four-dimensional spacetime. The latter is the worldvolume of a 3-brane which is at a conformal boundary of the adS space. The present review discusses cosmological issues in the context of the so called RS type II model (in which there is a single 3-brane in an adS bulk). The effect of gravity is felt differently in a braneworld model: e.g., there is an inverse-cube correction to Newton's law at short distance. The Friedmann equation governing the cosmological evolution is also modified. The corrections are in the form of additional friction that can support a steeper inflaton potential compared to the standard scenario. The amplitude of density perturbations is also enhanced. However, the ratio of scalar to tensor perturbations, which being a good model independent parameter is a potential candidate to differentiate between models, turns out to be the same as in the standard scenario, to leading order. This approximation neglects the effect of the bulk on the evolution of the perturbations. Asymmetric braneworld models with different cosmological constants for the adS spaces on either sides of the brane are briefly discussed, as is the effect of a Gauss-Bonnet term. For the entire collection see [Zbl 1051.83002].
- Braneworld inflation with a complex scalar field from Planck 2015
- Randall-Sundrum model with \(\lambda<0\) and bulk brane viscosity
- Charged Randall-Sundrum braneworld type II with higher order curvature corrections from superstring arguments and dominated by quintessence
- Braneworld cosmology almost without branes
- On inflation potentials in Randall-Sundrum Braneworld model
- How does inflation depend upon the nature of fluids filling up the universe in brane world scenario?
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 1972884 (Why is no real title available?)
- Infra-red modification of gravity from asymmetric branes
- BRANE–ANTIBRANE INFLATION
- Brane dynamics in the Randall Sundrum model, inflation and graceful exit
- scientific article; zbMATH DE number 2094416 (Why is no real title available?)
- Hubble inflation in Randall-Sundrum type II model
- Inflationary cosmology and braneworld scenarios
- HOW INFLATION IS USED TO RESOLVE THE FLATNESS PROBLEM
- COSMOLOGICAL PREDICTIONS FROM THE MISNER BRANE
- Brane-world gravity
- Randall-Sundrum II cosmology, AdS/CFT, and the bulk black hole
- Inflation, braneworlds and quintessence
- Some aspects of brane inflation
- Assisted inflation in the Randall-Sundrum scenario
- CFTs on non-critical braneworlds
- On spherically symmetric minimally coupled brane worlds
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