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arXiv:1608.08532

Geometry of historical epoch, the Alexandrov's problem and non-Gödel quantum time machine

А.К. Гуц

Published Aug 26, 2016• 1 citation
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Abstract

The new quantum principle of a time machine that is not using a smooth timelike loops in Lorentz manifolds is described. The proposed time machine is based on the destruction of interference of quantum superposition states in the Wheeler superspace.
DOI
10.48550/arxiv.1608.08532

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