Inflationary Models

Inflationary models are theories in cosmology that explain the rapid expansion of the universe shortly after the Big Bang. According to these models, the universe underwent a brief period of exponential growth, increasing in size by many orders of magnitude in a fraction of a second. This expansion helps to explain the universe’s uniformity and the distribution of galaxies we observe today. Essentially, inflation helps bridge the gap between the hot, dense state of the early universe and the cooler, more structured cosmos we see now, providing insights into cosmic background radiation and structure formation.