Inflationary Cosmology, Softcover reprint of hardcover 1st ed. 2007 Lecture Notes in Physics Series, Vol. 738

Some 25 years after the birth of inflationary cosmology, this volume sets out to provide both an authoritative and pedagogical introduction and review of the current state of the field. Readers learn about the arguments supporting the many different scenarios of cosmic inflation. Articles are written by eminent scientists, many of whom have made pioneering contributions to the field of inflationary cosmology.

Provides an authoritative and pedagogical introduction and review of the current state of the science in inflationary cosmology

Discusses the arguments supporting different cosmic inflation scenarios

Features authors who have made pioneering contributions to the field of inflationary cosmology