Entanglement instead of inflation

In summary, the conversation discusses the possibility of quantum entanglement explaining various cosmological phenomena, such as the cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems. The idea is that instead of inflation causing an exponential expansion in the early universe, entanglement could have maintained a statistical causality throughout the evolution of the cosmos. However, some participants question the feasibility of this explanation and suggest alternative properties such as inverse dimensions.
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Loren Booda
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Might quantum entanglement explain the cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems? Instead of inflation introducing a phase change that caused an exponential expansion in the early universe, perhaps entanglement has maintained a statistical causality throughout the evolution of the cosmos.
 
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Loren Booda said:
Might quantum entanglement explain the cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems? Instead of inflation introducing a phase change that caused an exponential expansion in the early universe, perhaps entanglement has maintained a statistical causality throughout the evolution of the cosmos.

The problem of 'the quantum', is that:http://www.joot.com/dave/writings/articles/entanglement/

is only just being realized, quantum entanglement:http://physicsweb.org/articles/news/8/6/18

has only recently gone through its early calibration phase experiments.

There may be tests in the near fututre, that will clarify what is 'real' and what is 'entangled' reality?
 
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Might quantum entanglement explain the cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems?

Maybe that's a bit too much to ask from it? :smile:

Loren Booda brings up an issue I am interested in, namely has quantum entanglement been taken into account when explaining the early universe?
 
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Berislav said:
Maybe that's a bit too much to ask from it? :smile:

My thoughts exactly. It would take a lot more exposition to get me there.
 
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Entanglement provides a non-local, superluminal alternative to inflation over the course of the universe. Such effect is the basis for many of the aforementioned inflationary phenomena (cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems). Can you think of a comparable alternative property? (Aside: my website below in its first article introduces primally correlated, "inside-out" dimensions as one such possibility.)
 
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I think a basic rule about entanglement is that if you do local measurements on one part of an entangled system, you shouldn't see anything different than you'd see if the particles you measured were not entangled--you only see signs of entanglement when you measure every single particle in the system. If this wasn't true, entanglement could be used for FTL communication. Based on this, the idea of explaining any properties of one local region of space in terms of entanglement with other distant regions wouldn't seem to make sense.
 
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Loren Booda said:
Entanglement provides a non-local, superluminal alternative to inflation over the course of the universe. Such effect is the basis for many of the aforementioned inflationary phenomena (cosmological constant, isotropy, flatness, magnetic monopole and horizon problems). Can you think of a comparable alternative property? (Aside: my website below in its first article introduces primally correlated, "inside-out" dimensions as one such possibility.)
But to have a non-local collapse of the wavefunction with an instantaneous correlation you have to spatially sepparate the two components (particles) of the quantum system. This can be only done at speeds below the speed of light or with the expansion of space.
 
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Can inverse dimensions, entangled since the big bang with those of conventional phase space or spacetime, provide a continuity to an otherwise non-locality that enables the anomalies associated with inflation?
 
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hellfire said:
But to have a non-local collapse of the wavefunction with an instantaneous correlation you have to spatially sepparate the two components (particles) of the quantum system. This can be only done at speeds below the speed of light or with the expansion of space.


I don't see how inflation solves the problem with the spatial distance between two ends of the universe. As I understand it, the horizon problem includes the "fact" that parts of the universe are out of each-others sphere of influence because they are separated by a distance that could not be achieved at the speed of light.
 
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I see no reason to resurrect a nearly 3 year old thread.
 

1. What is entanglement instead of inflation?

Entanglement instead of inflation is a theory that proposes an alternative explanation for the expansion of the universe. Instead of the commonly accepted inflation theory, which suggests that the universe underwent a rapid period of expansion in its early stages, entanglement theory suggests that the expansion of the universe is driven by quantum entanglement between particles.

2. How does entanglement theory explain the expansion of the universe?

According to entanglement theory, the universe is made up of entangled particles that are connected in a non-local way, meaning that they can influence each other instantaneously regardless of distance. As these particles become more entangled, they push the universe to expand, similar to how a rubber band stretches when pulled at both ends.

3. What evidence supports entanglement instead of inflation?

One piece of evidence that supports entanglement theory is the large-scale structure of the universe, which appears to be more uniform than expected if inflation were the only driving force. Additionally, recent studies have shown that entanglement can lead to a faster rate of expansion than inflation, providing further support for this theory.

4. How does entanglement theory relate to other theories of the universe?

Entanglement theory does not necessarily replace other theories, such as inflation or the Big Bang theory. Instead, it offers an alternative explanation for the expansion of the universe. It is also compatible with other theories, and some scientists believe that entanglement may have played a role in the early stages of inflation.

5. What are the implications of entanglement instead of inflation?

If entanglement theory is proven to be true, it could have significant implications for our understanding of the universe. It could provide a more fundamental explanation for the expansion of the universe and could potentially lead to new insights into the nature of space and time. However, more research and evidence is needed before any definitive conclusions can be made.

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