Physics – High Energy Physics – High Energy Physics - Theory
Scientific paper
2011-09-01
Physics
High Energy Physics
High Energy Physics - Theory
5 pages, 1 figure
Scientific paper
We explore simple but novel bouncing solutions of general relativity that avoid singularities. These solutions require curvature k=+1, and are supported by a negative cosmological term and matter with -1 < w < -1/3. In the case of moderate bounces (where the ratio of the maximal scale factor $a_+$ to the minimal scale factor $a_-$ is ${\cal O}(1)$), the solutions are shown to be classically stable and cycle through an infinite set of bounces. For more extreme cases with large $a_+/a_-$, the solutions can still oscillate many times before classical instabilities take them out of the regime of validity of our approximations. In this regime, quantum particle production also leads eventually to a departure from the realm of validity of semiclassical general relativity, likely yielding a singular crunch. We briefly discuss possible applications of these models to realistic cosmology.
Graham Peter W.
Horn Bart
Kachru Shamit
Rajendran Surjeet
Torroba Gonzalo
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