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Parametric Resonance in an Expanding Universe

Ivaylo Zlatev, Greg Huey, Paul J. Steinhardt

astro-pharXiv:astro-ph/9709006

Abstract

Parametric resonance has been discussed as a mechanism for copious particle production following inflation. Here we present a simple and intuitive calculational method for estimating the efficiency of parametric amplification as a function of parameters. This is important for determining whether resonant amplification plays an important role in the reheating process. We find that significant amplification occurs only for a limited range of couplings and interactions.

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