Dynamics with Infinitely Many Time Derivatives in Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Background and Rolling Tachyon

Abstract

Open string field theory in the level truncation approximation is considered. It is shown that the energy conservation law determines existence of rolling tachyon solution. The coupling of the open string field theory action to a Friedmann-Robertson-Walker metric is considered which leads to a new time dependent rolling tachyon solution is presented and possible cosmological consequences are discussed.