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Thomas Hertog: Stephen Hawking and the Physics of Time

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Hawking's No-Boundary Proposal

This chapter explores the revolutionary ideas presented in Stephen Hawking's no-boundary hypothesis, which challenges conventional quantum mechanics and suggests a unique origin of the universe. It examines the implications of imaginary time, the initial controversies, and the lasting impact on cosmology and our understanding of time and space.

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