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The discussion centers around alternative theories regarding black holes and the Big Bang. The original poster questions whether black holes could simply be extremely dense stars, like hypothetical "quark stars," rather than holes in spacetime. Responses emphasize that black holes are indeed massive stars and that there is no evidence for the existence of such enormous neutron-like entities. Regarding the Big Bang, while the original poster suggests a large mass could have caused the event, others argue there is no supporting evidence for this idea and that the quantum fluctuation model remains more widely accepted. The conversation highlights the need for further reading and understanding of established astrophysical concepts.
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Hey guys...i've had some ideas floating around in my head for a while, but really don't have anyone to talk to about them.

quick intro first. I'm 24, i don't have a degree in any related field, and I am sure I am not as intellegent as most people on here...so I am a little intimidated. I've always been interested in this subject matter and finally decided to get a few answers.

If my questions are stupid or the ideas have already been suggested and disproved, i appologise in advance. I'm basically looking for someone to say "no, its not possible because..." or "yea, i suppose it might be possible but..." so i can finally stop thinking about it lol

Firstly...black holes. I guess I am just not satisfied with the currently accepted thought. Instead of being a "hole in the fabric of space time", why not just an extremely dense star? would it be possible for a star more dense than a neutron star to exist? a "quark star" or something of that nature? would it not have the same properties as a black hole of equivalent mass? as long as the same mass exists whithin the event horizon, it would behave the same way, wouldn't it?

Next, the big bang. yes, i agree with the principle, but instead of starting from a "quantum fluxuation", why not a single large mass ("quark star", essentially a single enormus neutron containing all the matter and energy in the universe today whithin it). that became unstable, as such a mass likely would, and had basically a nuclear reaction on a grand scale. Starting with a larger mass would account for the relatively even nature of the universe today.

enough for now...i guess i'll wait to see if i get the noob treatment, lol.

if this is in the wrong section...sorry.

Greg Coulter
 
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Start by giving Stephen Hawking's A Brief History of Time a read. I think you will find that will help with these questions.

A black hole IS a massive "star".

There is no evidence for the existence of a "enormous neutron" what ever that might be.
 
Indeed, you should read up on black holes. One way of forming a black hole is through the gravitational collapse of a massive star. In addition to the reference Integral provides, try checking out the Cambridge Relativity page; a page written for the layperson.

BlinkRA182 said:
Next, the big bang. yes, i agree with the principle, but instead of starting from a "quantum fluxuation", why not a single large mass ("quark star", essentially a single enormus neutron containing all the matter and energy in the universe today whithin it). that became unstable, as such a mass likely would, and had basically a nuclear reaction on a grand scale. Starting with a larger mass would account for the relatively even nature of the universe today.

Of course, we don't really know what caused the big bang. I don't see that a large massive particle would be the simplest idea, or that there is any evidence supporting this.
 
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