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Singular instantons and the creation of open universes

Alexander Vilenkin
Phys. Rev. D 57, R7069(R) – Published 15 June 1998
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Abstract

Singular instantons of the type introduced by Hawking and Turok lead to unacceptable physical consequences and cannot, therefore, be used to describe the creation of open universes.

  • Received 16 March 1998

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.57.R7069

©1998 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Alexander Vilenkin*

  • Institute of Cosmology, Department of Physics and Astronomy, Tufts University, Medford, Massachusetts 02155

  • *Electronic address: vilenkin@cosmos2.phy.tufts.edu

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Vol. 57, Iss. 12 — 15 June 1998

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