Brane inflation and defect formation.
Brane inflation and the production of topological defects at the end of the inflationary phase are discussed. After a description of the inflationary set-up, we discuss the properties of the cosmic strings produced at the end of inflation. Specific examples of brane inflation are described, such as D-D , D3/D7 and modular inflations.
Davis
Anne-Christine
AC
Department of Applied Mathematics and Theoretical Physics, Centre for Mathematical Sciences, University of Cambridge, Cambridge, UK. acd@damtp.cam.ac.uk
Brax
Philippe
P
van de Bruck
Carsten
C