Save Big on Coursera Plus. 7,000+ courses at $160 off. Limited Time Only! Grab it Explore a comprehensive lecture on cosmic inflation delivered at the 3rd IAGRG School on Gravitation and Cosmology. Delve into advanced concepts of early universe cosmology as presented by Paolo Creminelli at the International Centre for Theoretical Sciences. Learn about the theoretical foundations and observational evidence for the inflationary period of the universe's expansion, which addresses fundamental questions about cosmic structure and evolution. Part of a broader program designed for graduate students and researchers in cosmology, this lecture contributes to a series covering modern cosmological topics including the standard model, galaxy surveys, and CMB physics. Benefit from expert insights in this 101-minute presentation that forms part of an intensive two-week educational program aimed at training the next generation of cosmology researchers.