Science Goal
In a focused effort, we aim to develop full-blown theories of cosmological bounces and bouncing cosmologies and determine their implications for fundamental physics and for astrophysical and cosmological observations.
Research Thrusts
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Theory of the Bounce
Develop theories that generate a smooth transition from contraction to expansion
Numerical GR Simulation
Design tools of numerical general relativity to simulate bounces and bouncing cosmologies
Observational Predictions
Embed bounces into complete cosmological scenarios and identify observational signatures