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Title: Solutions of the Wheeler-DeWitt equation

Journal Article · · International Journal of Theoretical Physics
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00673259· OSTI ID:125443
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  1. Jadavpur Univ., Calcutta (India)

This paper deals with the solution of the Wheeler-DeWitt equation with a massive scalar field for a Kantowski-Sachs metric using the Born-Oppenheimer approximation. Also, solutions under different assumptions are determined to indicate different stages of evolution of the universe. Finally, these waves functions in the asymptotic regions are compared with the Hartle-Hawking wave functions (including second-order corrections) evaluated using the concept of microsuperspace. 13 refs.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
OSTI ID:
125443
Journal Information:
International Journal of Theoretical Physics, Vol. 31, Issue 2; Other Information: PBD: Feb 1992
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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