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Quantum Fluctuations in Cosmology and Galaxy Formation

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The quantum theory of scalar perturbations in the isotropicly expanding Universe is discussed. Zero-point initial fluctuations can result in galaxies only if the Universe when near a cosmological singularity evolves through a de-Sitter stage of sufficient duration.

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  1. P.N. Lebedev Physical Institute, Moscow, 117924, USSR

    G. V. Chibisov & V. F. Mukhanov

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  1. G. V. Chibisov
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  1. Academy of Sciences of the USSR, Moscow, USSR

    M. A. Markov

  2. King’s College, London, England

    P. C. West

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Chibisov, G.V., Mukhanov, V.F. (1984). Quantum Fluctuations in Cosmology and Galaxy Formation. In: Markov, M.A., West, P.C. (eds) Quantum Gravity. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4613-2701-1_11

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