de Sitter Fractional Quantum Cosmology

Abstract

We employ Riesz's fractional derivative into the Wheeler--DeWitt equation for a closed de Sitter geometry and obtain the no-boundary and tunneling wavefunctions. From the corresponding probability distributions, the event horizon of the nucleated universe can be a fractal surface with dimensions between $2\le D<3$. Concretely, the tunneling wavefunction favors fractal dimensions less than $2.5$ and an accelerated power-law phase. Differently, the no-boundary proposal conveys fractal dimensions close to $3$, with the universe instead entering a decelerated phase. Subsequently, we extend our discussion towards (non-trivial compact) flat and open scenarios. Results suggest that given the probability of creation of a closed inflationary universe in the tunneling proposal is exponentially suppressed, a flat or an open universe becomes favored within fractional inflationary quantum universe.

7 pages, 1 figure, to appear in Phys. Rev. D

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