Single scalar cosmology
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
2015-11-24 v2 Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
High Energy Physics - Theory
Abstract
The cosmology of flat FLRW universes dominated by a single scalar field is discussed. General features of the evolution of the universe and the scalar field are illustrated by specific examples. In particular the role of critical points, where the scalar field is stationary, is emphasized and their classification and interpretation as stable or unstable end points, or turning points is explained.
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@article{arxiv.1304.4844,
title = {Single scalar cosmology},
author = {J. W. van Holten},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1304.4844},
year = {2015}
}
Comments
9 pages, 7 figures v2: typo corrected; reference added; discussion section added