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Computing observables in curved multifield models of inflation - A guide (with code) to the transport method

Authors :
Dias, Mafalda
Frazer, Jonathan
Seery, David
Source :
JCAP12(2015)030
Publication Year :
2015

Abstract

We describe how to apply the transport method to compute inflationary observables in a broad range of multiple-field models. The method is efficient and encompasses scenarios with curved field-space metrics, violations of slow-roll conditions and turns of the trajectory in field space. It can be used for an arbitrary mass spectrum, including massive modes and models with quasi-single-field dynamics. In this note we focus on practical issues. It is accompanied by a Mathematica code which can be used to explore suitable models, or as a basis for further development.<br />Comment: 22 pages; accompanying code available from transportmethod.com. v3: improved treatment of tensor power spectrum and tensor spectral index

Details

Database :
arXiv
Journal :
JCAP12(2015)030
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.1502.03125
Document Type :
Working Paper