cosmic inflation

Cosmic inflation: the blistering expansion of the early universe

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Cosmic inflation unveils a fascinating chapter in the history of the primitive universe, marking a period of frenzied expansion that precedes the formation of cosmic structures such as galaxies and star clusters. This theory, initially formulated in 1980 by physicist Alan Guth, offers a compelling explanation for several enigmas of the standard cosmological model, including … Read more

Cosmic inflation and its predictions

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In brief: The foundations of the cosmic inflation model in the primordial universe Cosmic inflation refers to a phase of accelerated expansion occurring very early in the history of the universe, precisely at the end of the Planck era, about 10-35 seconds after the birth of the cosmos. This cosmological model resolves major paradoxes that … Read more