We update predictions for observables
in the `delicate' D3/D3
inflationary model on the conifold.
We use a full CMB likelihood calculation to assess
goodness-of-fit, which is necessary because
in this model the
ζ
power spectrum often cannot be approximated as a power-law over
observable scales.
For the first time we are able to provide
accurate forecasts for
the amplitude of three-point
correlations.
In a significant portion of its parameter
space the model follows Maldacena's single-field
prediction f_NL≈ -(5/12)(ns-1)
if
|nt| ≪ 1.
Therefore
|fNL| is usually small when
the power spectrum satisfies observational
constraints.
In a small number of cases
the bispectrum is instead dominated by
effects from rapid switching between angular minima.
The resulting amplitudes are larger,
but mostly with unacceptable spectral behaviour.
In the most extreme case
we obtain |fNL
eq| ∼ 75
at kt/3 = 0.002 Mpc-1.
It has been suggested that the quasi-single
field inflation (`QSFI') mechanism could
produce significant 3-point correlations in this model.
We do observe rare shifts in amplitude between
equilateral and squeezed configurations that could
possibly be associated with QSFI effects, but
more investigation is needed to establish the full
bispectrum shape.
There is evidence of `shape' running between equilateral
and squeezed configurations that may
be inherited
from the scale dependence of the spectrum.
We explore the dependence of observables on discrete choices
such as the truncation point of the potential.
Our analysis illustrates the advantages of a standard
format for information exchange within the
inflationary model-building and testing community.