Big Bang, Blowup, and Modular Curves: Algebraic Geometry in Cosmology

In summary, the authors introduce algebraic geometric models in cosmology related to the boundaries of space-time, such as the Big Bang and Penrose's crossovers between aeons. They propose modeling the kinematics of the Big Bang using the blow up of a point, creating a boundary consisting of a projective space of tangent directions and possibly the light cone of the point. The authors argue that time on this boundary undergoes the Wick rotation and becomes purely imaginary. They also suggest that the Mixmaster model can be explained by the reverse Wick rotation following a hyperbolic geodesic connecting imaginary and real time axes. Penrose's idea of the Big Bang as a crossover from the previous aeon to the next is interpreted as identifying
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Big Bang, Blowup, and Modular Curves: Algebraic Geometry in Cosmology

Yuri I. Manin, Matilde Marcolli
(Submitted on 10 Feb 2014 (v1), last revised 9 Jul 2014 (this version, v3))
We introduce some algebraic geometric models in cosmology related to the "boundaries" of space-time: Big Bang, Mixmaster Universe, Penrose's crossovers between aeons. We suggest to model the kinematics of Big Bang using the algebraic geometric (or analytic) blow up of a point x. This creates a boundary which consists of the projective space of tangent directions to x and possibly of the light cone of x. We argue that time on the boundary undergoes the Wick rotation and becomes purely imaginary. The Mixmaster (Bianchi IX) model of the early history of the universe is neatly explained in this picture by postulating that the reverse Wick rotation follows a hyperbolic geodesic connecting imaginary time axis to the real one. Penrose's idea to see the Big Bang as a sign of crossover from "the end of previous aeon" of the expanding and cooling Universe to the "beginning of the next aeon" is interpreted as an identification of a natural boundary of Minkowski space at infinity with the Big Bang boundary.



They suggest a model of the kinematics of Big Bang using the algebraic geometric (or analytic) blow up of a some point creating a projective space boundary of light cone in which time on the boundary undergoes the Wick rotation and becomes purely imaginary by postulating that the reverse Wick rotation follows a hyperbolic geodesic connecting imaginary time axis to the real one.

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1. What is the Big Bang theory and how does it relate to cosmology?

The Big Bang theory is a scientific model that explains the origin and evolution of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and has been expanding and cooling ever since. This theory is supported by observational evidence such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the redshift of galaxies.

2. What is a blowup in algebraic geometry?

In algebraic geometry, a blowup is a transformation that replaces a point or a collection of points with a higher-dimensional space. This allows for the study of singularities, which are points where a mathematical equation does not behave as expected. In cosmology, blowups can be used to study the behavior of the universe near the Big Bang singularity.

3. How do modular curves play a role in cosmology?

Modular curves are curves that are defined by certain algebraic equations and have a modular group acting on them. These curves have been used in cosmology to study the formation of structures in the universe, such as galaxies and galaxy clusters. They also have applications in string theory and the study of black holes.

4. Can algebraic geometry be used to explain the expansion of the universe?

Yes, algebraic geometry has been used to study the expansion of the universe through the use of mathematical models and equations. For example, the Friedmann equations, which describe the expansion of the universe in the Big Bang model, are based on geometric and algebraic concepts.

5. How does algebraic geometry help us understand the structure of the universe?

Algebraic geometry allows us to study the mathematical properties of the universe, such as its curvature and topology. These properties can help us understand the structure of the universe and how it has evolved over time. Additionally, algebraic geometry provides a framework for modeling and analyzing complex systems, such as the universe, using mathematical equations and concepts.

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