Quantum theory of the Lemaitre model for gravitational collapse
arXiv:2412.12947 · doi:10.1007/s10714-025-03349-6
Abstract
We investigate the quantum fate of the classical singularities that occur by gravitational collapse of a dust cloud. For this purpose, we address the quantization of a model first proposed by Georges Lemaitre in 1933. We find that the singularities can generically be avoided. This is a consequence of unitary evolution in the quantum theory, whereby the quantum dust cloud collapses, bounces at a minimal radius and re-expands.
9 pages, 3 figures, invited contribution for the conference Lemaitre 2024
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