Wave function collapse in the early Universe

In summary, "Wave function collapse in the early Universe" explores the implications of quantum mechanics on the formation and evolution of the Universe. It discusses how wave function collapse might have occurred during the early stages of cosmic development, influencing the emergence of structure and the distribution of matter. The interplay between quantum phenomena and classical cosmological models is examined, highlighting potential mechanisms for the transition from quantum to classical behavior in the context of the Big Bang and cosmic inflation. The paper emphasizes the significance of understanding these processes to gain insights into the fundamental nature of reality and the origins of the Universe.
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What collapsed the wave function when the universe was just beginning
If the wave function collapse is real then what in the very early universe caused the wave functions to collapse into particles since there were no observers? There were not even particles, just a impossibly hot 'soup' of nothing. So what created them?
 
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If the wave function collapse is real then what in the very early universe caused the wave functions to collapse into particles since there were no observers? There were not even particles, just a impossibly hot 'soup' of nothing. So what created them?
This question is unanswerable as you ask it because you have not specified what particular "collapse is real" interpretation you are using. You need to pick one.
 
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I am not sure it matters which interpretation is used.
It most certainly does, since "collapse" is not "real" on many interpretations, and there are more than one for which it is "real", and in order to answer questions we have to have a specific interpretation to use.

The rest of your wall of text is unreadable, and since you do not appear to have a well posed question, this thread is now closed.
 
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