An Effect of $\alpha'$ Corrections on Racetrack Inflation

TL;DR

This paper investigates how stringy $'$ corrections influence volume stabilization and racetrack inflation, highlighting their importance even when classical supergravity methods are applicable.

Contribution

It provides a novel analysis of $'$ corrections' impact on moduli stabilization and inflation dynamics in string theory models.

Findings

$'$ corrections significantly affect volume stabilization.

Stringy corrections are relevant for accurate inflation analysis.

Classical supergravity remains valid in certain regions despite corrections.

Abstract

We study the effects of $ \alpha '$ corrections to the K\"ahler potential on volume stabilisation and racetrack inflation. In a region where classical supergravity analysis is justified, stringy corrections can nevertheless be relevant for correctly analyzing moduli stabilisation and the onset of inflation.