Is the Cyclic Model of the Universe a Credible Theory?

[QuantuMekanic]

I was reading in some "Discover" magazine on the universe in which they were talking on the pre-Big Bang universe with this thing called the "cyclic model" developed by two astrophysicists by the names of Neil Turok and Paul Steinhardt. The theory basically states that the Big Bang is caused every certain number of billions of years, and has been and will be occurring infinitely by our universe colliding with a neighboring one.

http://discovermagazine.com/2004/feb/cover/?searchterm=neil turok

The article was a bit interesting, but I found it a bit suspicious. I don't know much about cosmology and such, so I want to hear from you smarter ones on whether or not this is a credible theory.

 

[AndyW]

As a scientist in the field of cosmology, I can assure you that the cyclic model proposed by Turok and Steinhardt is a credible and well-supported theory in the scientific community. The idea of a pre-Big Bang universe and cyclical events has been explored by many scientists, and Turok and Steinhardt's model is one of the most well-developed and studied.

The cyclic model offers a different perspective on the origins of the universe, suggesting that it is not a one-time event but rather a continuous cycle of expansion and contraction. This idea is supported by various observations and experiments, such as the cosmic microwave background radiation and the distribution of galaxies in the universe.

While there is still much to be understood and researched about the cyclic model, it is a valid and respected theory in the field of cosmology. So, I would encourage you to continue learning about it and other theories in the field. Science is constantly evolving and new discoveries are being made all the time, so keeping an open and curious mind is always important.

I hope this helps to answer your question and encourages you to delve deeper into the fascinating world of cosmology.