Quantum Mechanics in the Tunneling Universe
Quantum Mechanics in the Tunneling Universe
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隧道宇宙中的量子力学
DOI:
10.1016/0370-2693(84)90088-1
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发表时间:
1984
影响因子:
4.4
通讯作者:
V. Rubakov
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作者:
V. Rubakov
We discuss the particle creation in a closed homogeneous and isotropic universe with positive cosmological constant, which tunnels from the Friedmann regime (or from “nothing”) to a De Sitter-like one. Assuming the quasiclassical character of tunneling and neglecting the back reaction of the created particles, we derive the basic equation of the quantum field theory in the tunneling universe. We then show that during tunneling, particle creation is catastrophic, at least in the model of massive scalar fields conformally coupled to gravity, and discuss the possible effects of the back reaction on the tunneling process.