Abstract: In this contribution I argue that cosmology is incomplete without the implementation of quantum theory. The reasons are twofold. First, the beginning (and possibly the end) of the cosmic evolution cannot be described by general relativity. Second, the extreme sensitivity of quantum systems to their environment demands that the Universe as a whole must be described by quantum theory. I give an introduction to quantum gravity and explain how this is applied to cosmology. I discuss the role of boundary conditions and the semiclassical limit. Finally I explain how the arrow of time and structure formation can be obtained from quantum cosmology.
Publication Year: 2011
Publication Date: 2011-01-01
Language: en
Type: book-chapter
Indexed In: ['crossref']
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