The Beginning of the World from the Point of View of Quantum Theory.

@article{LemaitreTheBO,
  title={The Beginning of the World from the Point of View of Quantum Theory.},
  author={George Lemaitre},
  journal={Nature},
  volume={127},
  pages={706-706}
}

• George Lemaitre
• Published in Nature
• DOI:10.1038/127706b0

SIR ARTHUR EDDINGTON1 states that, philosophically, the notion of a beginning of the present order of Nature is repugnant to him. I would rather be inclined to think that the present state of quantum theory suggests a beginning of the world very different from the present order of Nature. Thermodynamical principles from the point of view of quantum theory may be stated as follows : (1) Energy of constant total amount is distributed in discrete quanta. (2) The number of distinct quanta is ever… CONTINUE READING

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