Dynamical Initial Conditions in Quantum Cosmology

Martin Bojowald
Phys. Rev. Lett. 87, 121301 – Published 31 August 2001
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Abstract

Loop quantum cosmology is shown to provide both the dynamical law and initial conditions for the wave function of a universe by one discrete evolution equation. Accompanied by the condition that semiclassical behavior is obtained at large volume, a unique wave function is predicted.

  • Received 16 April 2001

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevLett.87.121301

©2001 American Physical Society

Authors & Affiliations

Martin Bojowald*

  • Center for Gravitational Physics and Geometry, The Pennsylvania State University, 104 Davey Lab, University Park, Pennsylvania 16802

  • *Email address: bojowald@gravity.phys.psu.edu

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Vol. 87, Iss. 12 — 17 September 2001

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