Abstract
We propose a new inflation model in which a gauge singlet inflaton turns into the Higgs condensate after inflation. The inflationary path is characterized by a moduli space of supersymmetric vacua spanned by the inflaton and Higgs field. The inflation energy scale is related to the soft supersymmetry breaking, and the Hubble parameter during inflation is smaller than the gravitino mass. The initial condition for the successful inflation is naturally realized by the pre-inflation in which the Higgs plays a role of the waterfall field.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 007 |
Journal | Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Volume | 2012 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2012 Nov |
Keywords
- inflation
- particle physics - cosmology connection
- supersymmetry and cosmology
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Astronomy and Astrophysics