
arXiv: 1305.7241
We show that a large contribution to tensor modes during inflation can be generated by a spectator scalar field with speed of sound lower than unity.
5 pages, 2 figures
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics (astro-ph.CO), gr-qc, FOS: Physical sciences, hep-ph, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph), astro-ph.CO, 500.2, Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics, ddc: ddc:500.2
Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics (astro-ph.CO), gr-qc, FOS: Physical sciences, hep-ph, General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology (gr-qc), General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology, High Energy Physics - Phenomenology (hep-ph), astro-ph.CO, 500.2, Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics, ddc: ddc:500.2
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