Loop quantum cosmology models harbor physical singularities or inconsistent space-time structures, with a new effective Friedmann equation revealing a sub-Planckian bounce after a singularity at infinite scale factor resembling a time-reversed big rip.
Hamiltonian cosmological perturbation theory with loop quantum gravity corrections
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Cosmological perturbation equations are derived systematically in a canonical scheme based on Ashtekar variables. A comparison with the covariant derivation and various subtleties in the calculation and choice of gauges are pointed out. Nevertheless, the treatment is more systematic when correction terms of canonical quantum gravity are to be included. This is done throughout the paper for one characteristic modification expected from loop quantum gravity.
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Singularities in loop quantum cosmology
Loop quantum cosmology models harbor physical singularities or inconsistent space-time structures, with a new effective Friedmann equation revealing a sub-Planckian bounce after a singularity at infinite scale factor resembling a time-reversed big rip.