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