Inflation - Lecture 1

This lecture, the first in a series on Inflation, is delivered by Antonio Riotto at the Galileo Galilei Institute (GGI). Explore the fundamental concepts of cosmic inflation theory, which explains the exponential expansion of the early universe. Learn about the theoretical framework that addresses problems in standard cosmology such as the horizon and flatness problems, and understand how inflation provides a mechanism for the formation of large-scale structures in the universe. Delve into the mathematical models and observational evidence supporting inflation during this comprehensive 92-minute presentation.