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Anisotropic non-Gaussianity from vector field perturbations

Journal Article · · Physical Review. D, Particles Fields
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  1. Department of Physics, Lancaster University, Lancaster LA1 4YB (United Kingdom)
We suppose that a vector field perturbation causes part of the primordial curvature perturbation. The non-Gaussianity parameter f{sub NL} is then, in general, statistically anisotropic. We calculate its form and magnitude in the curvaton scenario and in the end-of-inflation scenario. We show that this anisotropy could easily be observable.
OSTI ID:
21316197
Journal Information:
Physical Review. D, Particles Fields, Journal Name: Physical Review. D, Particles Fields Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 80; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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