Quantum mechanics in the deSitter spacetime and inflationary scenario

Padmanabhan, T. (1985) Quantum mechanics in the deSitter spacetime and inflationary scenario Journal of Astrophysics and Astronomy, 6 (4). pp. 239-246. ISSN 0250-6335

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Abstract

We consider the effect of quantizing the homogeneous mode of a scalar field on inflation. It is shown that any semiclassical description of the scalar field is bound to lead to density inhomogeneities which are unacceptably large.

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Keywords:Gravitation; Quantum Fluctuations-Universe; Inflationary
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