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Main Authors: Saeed, Mustafa, Husain, Viqar
Format: Preprint
Published: 2024
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Online Access:https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.08117
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author Saeed, Mustafa
Husain, Viqar
author_facet Saeed, Mustafa
Husain, Viqar
contents We describe quantization schemes for scalar field cosmology in the metric variables with fundamental discreteness imposed with a lattice. The variables chosen for quantization determine the lattice, and each lattice produces distinct effective equations derived from semiclassical states. We show that requiring a bounce at the Planck density uniquely selects the volume lattice and gives the same effective Friedmann equation as that obtained in loop quantum cosmology. We also present conditions for the validity of the effective equations.
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spellingShingle Quantum cosmology as a lattice in a box
Saeed, Mustafa
Husain, Viqar
General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
We describe quantization schemes for scalar field cosmology in the metric variables with fundamental discreteness imposed with a lattice. The variables chosen for quantization determine the lattice, and each lattice produces distinct effective equations derived from semiclassical states. We show that requiring a bounce at the Planck density uniquely selects the volume lattice and gives the same effective Friedmann equation as that obtained in loop quantum cosmology. We also present conditions for the validity of the effective equations.
title Quantum cosmology as a lattice in a box
topic General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.08117