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Original Paper
Quantum cosmology: expectations and results
Article first published online: 3 APR 2006
DOI: 10.1002/andp.200510190
Copyright © 2006 WILEY-VCH Verlag GmbH & Co. KGaA, Weinheim
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How to Cite
Kiefer, C. (2006), Quantum cosmology: expectations and results. Ann. Phys., 15: 316–325. doi: 10.1002/andp.200510190
Publication History
- Issue published online: 3 APR 2006
- Article first published online: 3 APR 2006
- Manuscript Accepted: 16 JAN 2006
- Manuscript Received: 24 OCT 2005
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Keywords:
- Quantum cosmology;
- quantum gravity;
- cosmology
Abstract
I critically review the status of quantum cosmology. The expectations on such a theory are compared with the obtained results. The issues being discussed include the role of boundary conditions, singularity avoidance, the quantum-to-classical transition and the origin of irreversibility, and structure formation.