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Agullo, I.; Navarro-Salas, J.; Olmo, G.J.; Parker, L. |
Title |
Revising the observable consequences of slow-roll inflation |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2010 |
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Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
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81 |
Issue |
4 |
Pages |
043514 - 14pp |
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We study the generation of primordial perturbations in a (single-field) slow-roll inflationary Universe. In momentum space, these (Gaussian) perturbations are characterized by a zero mean and a nonzero variance Delta(2) (k, t). However, in position space the variance diverges in the ultraviolet. The requirement of a finite variance in position space forces one to regularize Delta(2) (k, t). This can (and should) be achieved by proper renormalization in an expanding Universe in a unique way. This affects the predicted scalar and tensorial power spectra (evaluated when the modes acquire classical properties) for wavelengths that today are at observable scales. As a consequence, the imprint of slow-roll inflation on the cosmic microwave background anisotropies is significantly altered. We find a nontrivial change in the consistency condition that relates the tensor-to-scalar ratio r to the spectral indices. For instance, an exact scale-invariant tensorial power spectrum, n(t) = 0, is now compatible with a nonzero ratio r approximate to 0.12 +/- 0.06, which is forbidden by the standard prediction (r = -8n(t)). The influence of relic gravitational waves on the cosmic microwave background may soon come within the range of planned measurements, offering a nontrivial test of the new predictions. |
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[Agullo, Ivan; Olmo, Gonzalo J.; Parker, Leonard] Univ Wisconsin, Dept Phys, Milwaukee, WI 53201 USA, Email: ivan.agullo@uv.es |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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ISI:000275898500028 |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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479 |
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Olmo, G.J.; Sanchis-Alepuz, H. |
Title |
Hamiltonian formulation of Palatini f(R) theories a la Brans-Dicke theory |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
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83 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
104036 - 11pp |
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We study the Hamiltonian formulation of f(R) theories of gravity both in metric and in Palatini formalism using their classical equivalence with Brans-Dicke theories with a nontrivial potential. The Palatini case, which corresponds to the omega = -3/2 Brans-Dicke theory, requires special attention because of new constraints associated with the scalar field, which is nondynamical. We derive, compare, and discuss the constraints and evolution equations for the omega = -3/2 and omega not equal -3/2 cases. Based on the properties of the constraint and evolution equations, we find that, contrary to certain claims in the literature, the Cauchy problem for the omega = -3/2 case is well formulated and there is no reason to believe that it is not well posed in general. |
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[Olmo, Gonzalo J.] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@uv.es |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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ISI:000290761400007 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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631 |
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Author |
Agullo, I.; Navarro-Salas, J.; Olmo, G.J.; Parker, L. |
Title |
Remarks on the renormalization of primordial cosmological perturbations |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Physical Review D |
Abbreviated Journal |
Phys. Rev. D |
Volume |
84 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
107304 - 5pp |
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We briefly review the need to perform renormalization of inflationary perturbations to properly work out the physical power spectra. We also summarize the basis of (momentum-space) renormalization in curved spacetime and address several misconceptions found in recent literature on this subject. |
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[Agullo, I] Penn State Univ, Dept Phys, Inst Gravitat & Cosmos, University Pk, PA 16802 USA |
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Amer Physical Soc |
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1550-7998 |
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WOS:000297126700004 |
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yes |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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811 |
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Olmo, G.J. |
Title |
Palatini actions and quantum gravity phenomenology |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2011 |
Publication |
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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10 |
Issue |
10 |
Pages |
018 - 15pp |
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quantum gravity phenomenology; cosmic singularity |
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We show that an invariant an universal length scale can be consistently introduced in a generally covariant theory through the gravitational sector using the Palatini approach. The resulting theory is able to capture different aspects of quantum gravity phenomenology in a single framework. In particular, it is found that in this theory field excitations propagating with different energy-densities perceive different background metrics, which is a fundamental characteristic of the DSR and Rainbow Gravity approaches. We illustrate these properties with a particular gravitational model and explicitly show how the soccer ball problem is avoided in this framework. The isotropic and anisotropic cosmologies of this model also avoid the big bang singularity by means of a big bounce. |
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[Olmo, GJ] Univ Valencia, Dept Fis Teor, E-46100 Valencia, Spain, Email: gonzalo.olmo@csic.es |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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1475-7516 |
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WOS:000296767600018 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
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IFIC @ elepoucu @ |
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816 |
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