Inflation from M-theory with fourth-order corrections and large extra dimensions

Kei Ichi Maeda, Nobuyoshi Ohta

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Abstract

We study inflationary solutions in the M-theory. Including the fourth-order curvature correction terms, we find three generalized de Sitter solutions, in which our 3-space expands exponentially. Taking one of the solutions, we propose an inflationary scenario of the early universe. This provides us a natural explanation for large extra dimensions in a brane world, and suggests some connection between the 60 e-folding expansion of inflation and TeV gravity based on the large extra dimensions.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)400-407
Number of pages8
JournalPhysics Letters, Section B: Nuclear, Elementary Particle and High-Energy Physics
Volume597
Issue number3-4
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2004 Sept 16
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

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