The structure in the universe today arguably originates from tiny quantum fluctuations generated during inflation in the very early universe. The lectures provide a concise introduction to elementary inflationary physics and its current observational status. The key aspects of inflationary dynamics and the generation of primordial perturbations are discussed in light of a simple example of a concrete inflationary model. Non-minimal extensions and their relation to the underlying high energy physics are also briefly discussed.

Course leader
Lecturer: Dr. Sami Nurmi (University of Helsinki, Finland)Coordinator: Prof. Kimmo Kainulainen (University of Jyvskyl, Finland)

Target group
No prior knowledge of inflationary physics is assumed. The Summer School annually offers courses for advanced master's students, graduate students, and post-docs in the various fields of science and information technology.

Course aim
The most important aims of the Summer School are to develop post-graduates scientific readiness and to offer students the possibility to study in a modern, scientific environment and to create connections to the international science community.

Credits info
2 ECTS Passing: Obligatory attendance at lectures. Active participation to the lectures, and demonstrations is required to pass the course.Grading: Pass/fail

Fee info
EUR 0: Participating the Summer School is free of charge, but student have to cover the costs of own travel, accommodation and meals at Jyvskyl.

Scholarships
The 25th Jyvskyl Summer School is not able to grant any Summer School students financial support. In order to ensure your participation, we recommend that you take steps to secure your own funding, for example, by turning first to your home institution

University of Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4
Address: Faculty of Mathematics and Science and Faculty of Information Technology, Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4 Summer School, Faculty of Mathematics and Science P.O.Box 35 (YK312), FIN-40014 University of Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4, Finland
Postal code: FIN-40014
City: Jyv%C3%A4skyl%C3%A4
Country: Finland
Website: http://www.jyu.fi/summerschool
E-mail: jss@jyu.fi
Phone: +358505818351