Exploring the Concept of Time Before the Big Bang: Can t be Negative?

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In summary, the concept of time before the Big Bang is still unclear and disputed among cosmologists. The Big Bang was not an event, but rather a process that described the early expansion of the Universe. The infinitude of space is still being debated, and it is unknown if the concept of time before the Big Bang has any physical meaning.
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If we calculate Birth of Time then T= 0 or T ≠ 0.
If Big Bang cause time then should we consider Big Bang time T = 0.
But in real life we do have numbers beyond 0. Example : -1 , -2, -3 ...-1000 & so on.
We represent space-time with numbers which are infinite on both side before 0 & after 0...
so how space-time can be finite starting from Big Bang ?
Can we consider Space-time was traveling in high dimension before Big Bang.
 
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If Big Bang cause time then should we consider Big Bang time T = 0.

The Big Bang was a process, not an "event". It describes the early expansion of the Universe, not its beginning.

We represent space-time with numbers which are infinite on both side before 0 & after 0...
so how space-time can be finite starting from Big Bang ?

The same way that I can have a finite collection of objects, even though the set of natural numbers is infinite. Mind you, the infinitude of space is not an entirely settled issue.

Can we consider Space-time was traveling in high dimension before Big Bang.

I have no idea what this means.
 
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Time is a measure of change. In cosmology change is usually expressed in terms of a scale factor - a(t) - where t is the time elapsed after the big bang. It is a simple idea, the universe gets bigger as t increases, and smaller as t decreases. Can t be negative? We don't know. Mathematically, it is certainly possible, and it is widely believed the universe is mathematically consistent. It is, however, unclear if any actual physical meaning can be attached to values of t < 0, or even to t = 0. For that reason cosmologists say the big bang theory does not describe the universe at t = 0 and often say the very concept of time before the big bang is meaningless.
 

1. What is the significance of T=0 or T≠0 in the birth of time?

The concept of T=0 or T≠0 in the birth of time refers to the idea of the beginning of time. T=0 represents the moment of creation or the start of the universe, while T≠0 indicates that time has always existed and there was no distinct beginning. This concept is often debated in the scientific community and has implications for theories of the origin of the universe.

2. How do scientists determine the time of T=0?

Scientists use a variety of methods and theories to try and determine the time of T=0, also known as the Big Bang. Some use mathematical models and observations of cosmic microwave background radiation to estimate the age of the universe, while others study the expansion rate of the universe to calculate the beginning of time.

3. Is it possible to know for certain when T=0 occurred?

At this point in time, it is not possible for scientists to know for certain when T=0 occurred. The concept of time itself is still being studied and understood, and theories about the beginning of the universe are constantly evolving. The best we can do is make educated estimates based on current scientific knowledge.

4. Does the concept of T=0 or T≠0 have any implications for the existence of a higher power?

The concept of T=0 or T≠0 does not necessarily have any implications for the existence of a higher power. It is a scientific concept that attempts to understand the beginning of the universe, and whether or not it has always existed. It is up to individual beliefs and interpretations as to whether this concept has any connection to a higher power or not.

5. How does the concept of T=0 or T≠0 impact current scientific research and theories?

The concept of T=0 or T≠0 has a significant impact on current scientific research and theories, particularly in the fields of cosmology and astrophysics. It is a fundamental concept that helps us better understand the origin and evolution of the universe. Many theories and models are based on this concept and it continues to be a topic of ongoing research and debate in the scientific community.

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