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Constraining a de Broglie–Bohm quantum bounce cosmology with Planck data

Micol Benetti1,2,*, Rudnei O. Ramos3,†, Renato Silva3,‡, and Gustavo S. Vicente4,§

  • *Contact author: m.benetti@ssmeridionale.it
  • †Contact author: rudnei@uerj.br
  • ‡Contact author: renatobqa@gmail.com
  • §Contact author: gustavo@fat.uerj.br
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Phys. Rev. D 113, 023543 – Published 28 January, 2026

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1103/m8fg-phyv

Abstract

This work investigates a singularity-free early Universe within the paradigm of quantum cosmology. We develop a bouncing model where the singularity is resolved via the de Broglie–Bohm interpretation of quantum mechanics, which provides a deterministic trajectory for the scale factor through a quantum bounce. The primordial power spectrum for scalar perturbations is derived, incorporating a characteristic modulation (distortion function) imprinted by the nonstandard quantum gravitational dynamics near the bounce. We confront this model with the Planck 2018 cosmic microwave background data, establishing its strong compatibility with observations. Our analysis places a stringent upper bound on the fundamental scale of the bounce kB, constraining the parameter space of such quantum cosmological scenarios. Furthermore, the model’s specific scale-dependent anticorrelation between the spectral index and amplitude of perturbations offers a potential mechanism for mitigating the H0−σ8 tension, presenting a testable signature for future cosmological surveys.

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Phys. Rev. D 113, 023543– Published 28 January, 2026
  • Received 27 October 2025
  • Accepted 8 January 2026
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