Abstract

Inflationary cosmology is a compelling model for the early
universe, but until recently it has not been subject to precise experimental test. In the last year, new observations have made it possible not only to test the general predictions of inflation, but also to distinguish among (and rule out) particular models of inflation. I will discuss the status of
inflationary cosmology in light of the most recent observations, and
summarize what we can expect over the next few years.