Abstract
Introduced here is a model of the early universe based on the possibility of a first-order phase transition involving gravity, and arrived at by a consideration of instabilities in the semiclassical theory. The evolution of the system is very different from the standard Friedmann-Robertson-Walker big-bang scenario, indicating the potential importance of semiclassical finite-temperature gravitational effects. Baryosynthesis and monopole production in this scenario are also outlined.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 1459-1462 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Physical Review Letters |
Volume | 49 |
Issue number | 19 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1982 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Physics and Astronomy