PSpectCosmo: A Pseudo-Spectral Code for Cosmological Dynamics Spanning Inflation and Reheating
Jie Jiang

TL;DR
PSpectCosmo is a high-performance C++ code that uses a pseudo-spectral Fourier method to accurately simulate early-universe inflationary dynamics, including scalar fields and gravitational waves, overcoming previous numerical limitations.
Contribution
It introduces a pseudo-spectral Fourier approach combined with adaptive velocity-Verlet integration for precise, stable simulation of inflation and reheating, with a novel energy density convergence mechanism.
Findings
Accurately models inflationary power spectra.
Overcomes finite difference method limitations.
Provides reliable simulations of non-linear cosmological phenomena.
Abstract
\texttt{PSpectCosmo} is a high-performance \texttt{C++} program developed to investigate early-universe cosmological dynamics, with a specific emphasis on the inflationary epoch. Utilizing a Fourier-space pseudo-spectral method, \texttt{PSpectCosmo} enables the precise evolution of interacting scalar fields and gravitational waves, ensuring accurate representation of the power spectrum during inflation. This approach overcomes key limitations of finite difference methods, particularly in maintaining consistency between effective and lattice wave vectors. The code employs the adaptive step size velocity-Verlet algorithm for time integration, offering a balance of numerical stability and high precision. Additionally, \texttt{PSpectCosmo} incorporates a robust mechanism to compute convergent energy density, effectively resolving the issue of divergent energy density at the onset of…
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TopicsSolar and Space Plasma Dynamics · Astronomy and Astrophysical Research · Cosmology and Gravitation Theories
