Martin Posted January 7, 2005 Share Posted January 7, 2005 http://www.nature.com/cgi-taf/DynaPage.taf?file=/nature/journal/v433/n7021/full/433012a_fs.html by quantizing the basic equation of cosmology and developing a quantum cosmology Bojowald already in 2001 showed that there is no singularity at the big bang. the model extends back further in time it quickly converges soon after the ex-singularity to resemble classical spacetime Bojo model is called LQC, loop quantum cosmology. It even naturally generates an inflationary episode immediately after the crossover from contraction to expansion and a graceful exit from inflation, which is generic in the model---i.e. requires no elaborate extra assumptions or fine tuning. Bojo is 31. He has revolutionized cosmology by constructing the first quantum model that really works (and matches the semiclassical and classical pictures as soon as you get far enough away from singularity) It is about time that Nature journal had a page on Bojowald His current work investigates the quantum regime that replaces the classical Black Hole singularity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luc Posted January 8, 2005 Share Posted January 8, 2005 I have a question about LQC. Is there inflaton (a scalar field) in this theory? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Posted January 8, 2005 Author Share Posted January 8, 2005 I have a question about LQC. Is there inflaton (a scalar field) in this theory? Yes. since I am merely someone watching the field (not an expert) I will refer you to some papers by various people Bojowald Roy Maartens Hossain I will have to look up the arxiv numbers and edit them in here Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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