Limitations of an Effective Field Theory Treatment of Early Universe Cosmology

Abstract

Assuming that superstring theory is the fundamental theory which unifies all forces of Nature at the quantum level, I argue that there are key limitations on the applicability of effective field theory techniques in describing early universe cosmology.

arXiv comment16 pages, 4 figures; invited review for the special issue "The future of mathematical cosmology" of Philosophical Transactions A

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