Cosmology as quantum, ie. M-theory

In summary, there is a growing field of research called quantum cosmology (QC) which has many papers published every year. However, there are other more active approaches to quantum cosmology. The most highly cited papers in this field can be found by using the link provided.
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I wonder, whether cosmology come to an end as quantum, ie. M-theory?
 
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Milan Nikolic said:
I wonder, whether cosmology come to an end as quantum, ie. M-theory?

Huh? What do you mean ?
 
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Milan Nikolic said:
I wonder, whether cosmology come to an end as quantum, ie. M-theory?

there is a growing field of research called QUANTUM COSMOLOGY (QC) with many QC papers published every year. But they do not talk about "M-theory" so much.
There are other approaches to quantum cosmology that are more active. The researcher's interests change.

If you want to see what modern QC research is like you can click on this link. It lists the QC research publications during the last 3 years. It lists them in order of how many CITATIONS the paper has received. How many times researchers have referred to it. Citations is a kind of rough measure of the interest or importance of the work as seen by the quantum cosmology research community.
So in this list the most highly cited papers are listed first.
http://inspirehep.net/search?ln=en&...search=Search&sf=&so=d&rm=citation&rg=25&sc=0
 
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Related to Cosmology as quantum, ie. M-theory

1. What is M-theory?

M-theory is a proposed theory in physics that attempts to explain the fundamental laws of nature by unifying all of the known forces and particles in the universe. It is a type of supersymmetric string theory that incorporates 11 dimensions and multiple membranes or branes.

2. How does M-theory relate to cosmology?

M-theory is a theory that seeks to explain the origins and evolution of the universe. It suggests that the universe was initially a singularity, and through a process called inflation, it rapidly expanded and eventually settled into its current state. M-theory also proposes that the universe has multiple dimensions, including the three we can observe.

3. What is the role of quantum mechanics in M-theory?

M-theory incorporates principles of quantum mechanics, such as the idea of wave-particle duality and the uncertainty principle. It also suggests that the fundamental building blocks of the universe are strings, which vibrate at different frequencies and give rise to the particles and forces we observe.

4. Can M-theory be proven?

As with any scientific theory, M-theory cannot be definitively proven. However, there is ongoing research and experimentation to test its predictions and make observations that support its principles. So far, M-theory has provided potential explanations for phenomena such as dark matter and dark energy, but more evidence is needed to fully validate the theory.

5. How does M-theory differ from other theories of cosmology?

Unlike other theories that attempt to explain the origins and evolution of the universe, M-theory incorporates principles from both quantum mechanics and general relativity. It also allows for the possibility of parallel universes and multiple dimensions, which sets it apart from other theories such as the Big Bang theory. Additionally, M-theory is still a work in progress and is constantly evolving as new research and discoveries are made.

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