| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1839088 | Nuclear Physics A | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
I set out the 2PI formalism for quantum fields in a Friedmann-Robertson-Walker Universe. I show how one can solve self-consistently for the quantum field evolution and the evolution of the cosmological scale factor, using a renormalised semi-classical Friedmann equation. In a 2PI coupling expansion truncated at O(λ2), I perform sample calculations demonstrating kinetic and chemical equilibration in this context.
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