Cosmic Inflation Explained: Constant Velocity of Electromagnetic Radiation

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The discussion centers on the relationship between energy and mass in the context of cosmic inflation, specifically through the equation C = sqrt(E/M). It posits that if the universe had significantly less mass at the moment of the Big Bang, the speed of electromagnetic radiation (C) would be higher, thereby explaining cosmic inflation. The conversation emphasizes that the term c^2 in the equation E=mc^2 serves solely as a unit conversion factor and cautions against overinterpreting its implications. The thread was ultimately closed due to violations of forum rules regarding personal theories.

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C = sqrt(E/M)...this would suppose the ratio of the amount of energy vs. the amount of mass in the universe. If not, why not. If there is no mass, just energy, or much less mass at the moment of the hypothetical Big Bang, then, there C would be significantly higher, thus explaining cosmic inflation.
 
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In the context of ##E=mc^2##, the ##c^2## is nothing more than a unit conversion factor between units of energy and units of mass. Don't try to read more into it than that.
 
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You might want to take a look at the PF Rules on personal theories. You can't just toss one out and expect us to explain "why not".
 
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The initial post does indeed violate the forum rule about personal theories, so we are closing the thread here.

@Ibix’s point about ##c^2## being just a unit conversion factor is well taken.
 
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