A Simple/Short Introduction to Pre-Big-Bang Physics/Cosmology

Abstract

A simple, non-technical introduction to the pre-big bang scenario is given, emphasizing physical motivations, considerations, and consequences over formalism.

15 pages, macros included, 4 figures, lecture presented at the Erice School of Subnuclear Physics, 35th Course "Highlights: 50 Years Later", Erice, Italy, August 26-September 4, 1997 revised version, references updated, fig. 3 more precisely described

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