Date:
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Location:
Zoom
Speaker(s) / Presenter(s):
Robert Brandenberger (McGill University)
Abstract : The inflationary scenario has become the standard
paradigm of early universe cosmology, but it is not
the only scenario which can explain the currently
available data on the large-scale structure of the
universe. I will compare inflation with two alternative
scenarios, the "Ekpyrotic bounce" scenario, and
"String Gas Cosmology". I will then argue that
there are severe obstacles to embed inflationary
cosmology into quantum gravity, and that the
alternative scenarios may be more promising"
the only scenario which can explain the currently
available data on the large-scale structure of the
universe. I will compare inflation with two alternative
scenarios, the "Ekpyrotic bounce" scenario, and
"String Gas Cosmology". I will then argue that
there are severe obstacles to embed inflationary
cosmology into quantum gravity, and that the
alternative scenarios may be more promising"
Zoom link: https://uky.zoom.us/j/94475622713
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