Quantum resolution of the cosmological singularity without new physics
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Author(s)
Gielen, Steffen
Magueijo, Joao
Type
Journal Article
Abstract
We study a quantum Hot Big Bang in the connection representation, with a matter constant of motion m whose conjugate defines time. Superpositions in m induce a unitary inner product. The wave function reveals a resolution of the singularity problem without new physics or supplementary boundary conditions. Backtracking in time, the probability peak eventually halts at a maximum curvature, its height dropping thereafter while a symmetric contracting peak rises. The Big Bang is replaced by a superposition of contracting and expanding regular Universes. We contrast these findings with the situation in the metric representation, where boundary conditions at the singularity are needed for unitary evolution.
Date Issued
2023-03
Date Acceptance
2023-02-15
Citation
EPL, 2023, 141 (5)
ISSN
0302-072X
Publisher
EPL Association
Journal / Book Title
EPL
Volume
141
Issue
5
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Subjects
Physical Sciences
Physics
Physics, Multidisciplinary
Science & Technology
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 59001
Date Publish Online
2023-02-28