Where Did I Go Wrong Solving the Inflation Model Integral?

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The discussion focuses on solving the integral related to a chaotic inflation model, specifically using Friedmann's equations and the potential function V(Φ). The user suspects a mathematical error in their integration process, particularly in handling the exponential and logarithmic functions. They derive an expression for a(t) that results in a(t) ~ t², which contradicts the expected t⁸π². The user seeks clarification on their integration steps and any potential approximations needed for the chaotic model. The conversation highlights the importance of accurately applying mathematical techniques in cosmological models.
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Homework Statement
In a chaotic cosmological model during inflation, given the V(Φ) and Φ(t), we need to prove that a~t^(8pπ)
Relevant Equations
Friedmann's first equation; (da/adt)[SUP]2[/SUP]= 8πGV(Φ)/3
inflaton equation; 3HdΦ/dt= -dV/dΦ
Problem gives these for a chaotic model;

V(Φ)=Voexp(-√(2/p)* Φ/Μp)

Φ(t)=√(2p)*Mpln[√(Vo/24πp2) *t/Mp]

There's a standard method to follow and find the a(t) by using Friedmann's and inflaton equations. I think my mistake is most likely on the math part, because in the physics aspect we always follow this method of using these two equations and solving them. Unless there's some approximation I have to make about the chaotic model and the Φ, a(t) etc

Starting from Friedmann's first equation
da/adt= √(8πGV(Φ)/3) ⇒ ∫da/a = ∫ √(8πGV(Φ)/3) dt = √(8πG) ∫√(V(Φ)) dt

Now for the integral I replace V's value I= ∫√(V(Φ)) dt = ∫√(Voexp(-√(2/p)* Φ/Μp)) dt =
=√Vo* ∫ [exp(-√(2/p)* Φ/Μp)]1/2 dt =

and multiple the 1/2 from the square root inside the exponential

=√Vo ∫ [exp (-√(2/p)* Φ/2Μp)] dt =

Now replacing the Φ value too

=√Vo ∫ [exp (-√(2/p) * 1/(2Μp) * √(2p) * Μp * ln( √(Vo/24πp2) *t/Mp) ] dt =

= √Vo ∫ [ exp (-ln (Vo/24πp2) *t/Mp) ] dt =

now I wasn't too sure how to proceed at this point. Not sure if exp(lnx)= x , although I read this is correct, so I used this

= √Vo ∫- (Vo/24πp2) *t/Mp) dt =

= √Vo * (Vo/24πp2)/ Mp) * ∫ t dt

and ∫ t dt= t2/2

Also going back in the beginning, the first part of the equation; ∫da/a =lna

So the final one is

lna =√Vo * (Vo/24πp2)/ Mp) *t2/2 =
-Vo/ (2 Mp) * 1/√(24πp2) * t2

⇒ a(t) = exp [-Vo/ (2 Mp) * 1/√(24πp2) * t2 ]

which means that a(t) ~ t2 and not t8πp
 
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2 as the problem asked. The mistake might be in the math part while I was solving the integral, because I wasn't so sure how to treat the exponential and ln in the integral. Also if it is not correct, any suggestions on how to make this more clear?
 

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