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Effective Constraints and Physical Coherent States in Quantum Cosmology: A Numerical Comparison

arXiv:0911.4950 · doi:10.1088/0264-9381/27/14/145004

Abstract

A cosmological model with a cyclic interpretation is introduced, which is subject to quantum back-reaction and yet can be treated rather completely by physical coherent state as well as effective constraint techniques. By this comparison, the role of quantum back-reaction in quantum cosmology is unambiguously demonstrated. Also the complementary nature of strengths and weaknesses of the two procedures is illustrated. Finally, effective constraint techniques are applied to a more realistic model filled with radiation, where physical coherent states are not available.

32 pages, 25 figures

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