Quantum Cosmology Without Singularities: A New Approach

TL;DR

This paper proposes a quantum cosmology approach using the MIU model that eliminates classical singularities like the Big Bang by incorporating zero-scale-factor universes, offering new insights into cosmic origins and evolution.

Contribution

It introduces a novel quantum gravity method based on the MIU model that removes classical singularities and explains early universe phenomena.

Findings

Elimination of Big Bang, Big Crunch, and Big Rip singularities.

Zero universes are essential in a consistent quantum gravity framework.

Potential explanations for cosmic decoherence and initial low-entropy state.

Abstract

The article is dedicated to a discussion regarding the role of Barrow's ''Zero Universes'' in quantum cosmology. In particular, we demonstrate that if quantum gravity effects are modeled by the quantum potential method associated with the ''many interacting universes'' (MIU) model, then the mere presence of the universes with a zero scale factor (the ``Zero universes'') produces a veritably remarkable outcome: the classical cosmological singularities of Big Bang, Big Crunch and Big Rip all fail to arise. In other words, those universes that are considered ill-posed at the classical level may turn out to be a necessary and sought-after ingredient in a future internally consistent quantum theory of gravity. Finally, we argue that the MIU quantization method might shed light on a number of other cosmological mysteries; for example, it might account for a decoherence which preceded the eternal inflation, and elucidate how the quantum superposition of vacuum decays occurring at different places might give birth to actual bubble universes there. In addition, the new method might help explain why our universe was born in an extremely low-entropy initial state required to trigger the initial inflation.