Warm Inflation
Abstract
Description
Assuming a first order phase transition during inflation, a model scenario is described which does not require a tiny coupling constant. Thermal equilibrium is closely maintained as inflation commences. No large scale reheating is necessary. Solutions for $N> 70$ are found for any $δρ/ ρ$ in the range $10^{-5} - 10^{-3}$.
11 pages, 2 figures (In press Physical Review Letters 1995)
11 pages, 2 figures (In press Physical Review Letters 1995)