Abstract
We present a new type of inflationary scenario based on metric formulations of gravity different from that of Einstein, e.g., a Brans-Dicke theory of gravity. Unlike previous inflation models, the inflationary phase transition can be completed via bubble nucleation. Hence, the fine tuning of an effective potential to obtain a slow-rollover transition is not required.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 376-378 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Physical review letters |
Volume | 62 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1989 |
Externally published | Yes |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- General Physics and Astronomy