A Charged Inflaton leaves Behind a Fractal Primeval Structure of Electromagnetic Fields

TL;DR

This paper explores how a charged inflaton field during inflation could generate a fractal electromagnetic structure, potentially seeding galaxy formation and leaving residual fields observable today.

Contribution

It introduces a model where a charged inflaton influences inflation, leading to fractal electromagnetic structures and residual fields, a novel approach to cosmic structure formation.

Findings

Charged inflaton produces fractal electromagnetic structures.

Residual electromagnetic fields could be present around large cosmic structures.

The model links inflaton charge to observable electromagnetic phenomena.

Abstract

The inflaton field is assumed to possess electric charge. The effect of the charge upon inflation is studied using a parameter \omega_0 that acts as a measure of the quantity of inflaton present. It is shown that at the end of inflation the charged inflaton should produce a fractal electromagnetic structure, which could act as a seed for the development of macroscopic galactic structures. Another consequence would be the presence nowadays of residual electromagnetic fields that would encompass galaxies, clusters, and larger structures.