The primordial universe as a particle detector

by Dr Pimentel Guilherme

Thursday 15 Dec 2016, 13:15 → 14:15 Europe/Zurich

4/2-037 - TH meeting room (CERN)

After a review of the theory of inflationary perturbations, in particular non-Gaussianity and tensor fluctuations, I will explain how future measurements will allow us to learn more about the particle content and the dynamics of inflation. I also emphasize the role of conformal symmetry and its breaking in determining both the shape and size of inflationary perturbations.