How did the universe come into being?

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In summary, the conversation discusses the questions of how the universe came into being, where quantum fluctuations originated from, how it came out of nothing, and whether there is something that always exists. While there are no definitive answers to these questions, there are various theories and discussions on the topic. Resources such as Wikipedia and Physics Forums can provide more information and discussions on the origin of the universe.
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How did the universe come into being? Where did quantum fluctuations come from? How did it come out of nothing? Is there something that always exists?
How did the universe come into being? Where did quantum fluctuations come from? How did it come out of nothing? Is there something that always exists?
 
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Good questions. No answers, except perhaps for the last one -- but that will be hard to underpin with evidence :wink: .
 
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Summary:: How did the universe come into being? Where did quantum fluctuations come from? How did it come out of nothing? Is there something that always exists?

How did the universe come into being? Where did quantum fluctuations come from? How did it come out of nothing? Is there something that always exists?
You could start here
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Universe
There are also many threads on pf that look at this question.
Search 'origin of the universe' using the magnifying glass top right.
Here is one of them.
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/origin-of-universe.285100/
 
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The question has been answered. Thread closed.
 
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1. What is the Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is the most widely accepted scientific explanation for the origin of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and expanded rapidly about 13.8 billion years ago. This expansion caused matter and energy to spread out and cool down, eventually forming the galaxies, stars, and planets we see today.

2. How do scientists know about the beginning of the universe?

Scientists have gathered evidence for the Big Bang Theory through a variety of methods, including observations of the cosmic microwave background radiation, the abundance of light elements in the universe, and the redshift of distant galaxies. These pieces of evidence all point to a hot, dense beginning of the universe.

3. Was there anything before the Big Bang?

The concept of time and space as we know it did not exist before the Big Bang. Therefore, it is not possible to determine if there was anything before it. Some theories suggest that there may have been a previous universe that collapsed and led to the Big Bang, but this is still a topic of debate among scientists.

4. What caused the Big Bang?

The cause of the Big Bang is still unknown and remains a topic of ongoing research. Some theories suggest that it was a random quantum fluctuation, while others propose the existence of a multiverse where universes are constantly being created. Ultimately, the answer to this question is still a mystery.

5. Will the universe continue to expand forever?

The current evidence suggests that the expansion of the universe is accelerating, meaning that it will continue to expand indefinitely. However, there are also theories that propose the possibility of a "Big Crunch" where the universe will eventually collapse in on itself. The exact fate of the universe is still uncertain and is an active area of research in cosmology.

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