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Chronogenesis, Cosmogenesis and Collapse

Quantum Physics 2015-06-11 v1 General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

A simple quantum model describing the onset of time is presented. This is combined with a simple quantum model of the onset of space. A major purpose is to explore the interpretational issues which arise. The state vector is a superposition of states representing "instants." The sample space and probability measure are discussed. Critical to the dynamics is state vector collapse: it is argued that a tenable interpretation is not possible without it. Collapse provides a mechanism whereby the universe size, like a clock, is narrowly correlated with the quantized time eigenvalues.

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@article{arxiv.1208.2490,
  title  = {Chronogenesis, Cosmogenesis and Collapse},
  author = {Philip Pearle},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1208.2490},
  year   = {2015}
}
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