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Return of Harrison-Zeldovich spectrum in light of recent cosmological tensions

Authors :
Jiang, Jun-Qian
Ye, Gen
Piao, Yun-Song
Jiang, Jun-Qian
Ye, Gen
Piao, Yun-Song
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

The spectral index $n_s$ of scalar perturbation is the significant initial condition set by inflation theory for our observable Universe. According to Planck results, current constraint is $n_s = 0.965\pm 0.004$, while an exact scale-invaiant Harrison-Zeldovich spectrum, i.e. $n_s=1$, has been ruled out at $8.4\sigma$ significance level. However, it is well-known that the standard $\Lambda$CDM model is suffering from the Hubble tension, which is at $\sim 5\sigma$ significance level. This inconsistency likely indicates that the comoving sound horizon at last scattering surface is actually lower than expected, which so seems to be calling for the return of $n_s=1$. Here, in light of recent observations we find strong evidence for a $n_s=1$ Universe. And we show that if so, it would be confirmed conclusively by CMB-S4 experiment.<br />Comment: 6 pages, 5 figures

Details

Database :
OAIster
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1372255454
Document Type :
Electronic Resource
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093.mnrasl.slad137