An Entangled Universe

• URL: http://arxiv.org/abs/2403.15742v1
• Date: Sat, 23 Mar 2024 06:50:54 GMT
• Title: An Entangled Universe
• Authors: Pablo Tejerina-Pérez, Daniele Bertacca, Raul Jimenez,
• Abstract summary: We propose a possible quantum signature of the early Universe that could lead to observational imprints of the quantum nature of the inflationary period. We hint how this signature could be measure in the high-order correlation function of galaxies.
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• Abstract: We propose a possible quantum signature of the early Universe that could lead to observational imprints of the quantum nature of the inflationary period. Graviton production in the presence of an inflaton scalar field results in entangled states in polarization. This is because of a non-trivial effect due to the derivatives on two scalar fluctuations and it provides a fingerprint that depends on the polarization of the graviton that Alice and/or Bob measured in their patch. At horizon crossing, interactions between the gravitons and inflatons perform the required Bell experiments leading to a definitive measure. We hint how this signature could be measure in the high-order correlation function of galaxies, in particular on the halo bias and the intrinsic alignment.

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