What was the quantum state at t=0 (big bang). Many thanks.

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Hi everyone. Can anyone help with this thought. What was the quantum state at t=0 or at the big bang. I thank you very much for your help.

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There are two ways to view it. We need to apply quantum mechanics to the very first instant.

You can say the quantum state was in a state of superpositioning, meaning that every possible state of the universe arose side-by-side. A different way is to state there was no definate state, considering alone the wave function of the universe had no collapsed.
 
QuantumClue said:
There are two ways to view it. We need to apply quantum mechanics to the very first instant.

You can say the quantum state was in a state of superpositioning, meaning that every possible state of the universe arose side-by-side. A different way is to state there was no definate state, considering alone the wave function of the universe had no collapsed.

Thank you very much !
 
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