Looking for the quantum properties of the Big Bang
Date: Monday, June 16, 2008 @ 00:00:51 UTC
Topic: Science
By Miranda Marquit/
“General relativity doesn’t recognize quantum physics,” Martin Bojowald tells PhysOrg.com.
And that, he insists, causes problems when it comes to understanding
the evolution of the universe from the Big Bang: “You get to a point
where you derive all these infinite values and classical physics stop
making sense.”
...But one thing these fluctuating
behaviors do offer is confirmation: “We confirmed some of the
indications that we received early regarding the upper bound energy
densities can have,” Bojowald explains. “In classical physics, you have
this infinite number. With quantum effects, we see that there must be
an upper limit to energy densities and temperatures.” ...
Full article: http://www.physorg.com/news132570663.html
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