How Does Quantum Chaos Theory Explain the Big Bang?

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Quantum chaos theory suggests that the smallest particles exhibit unpredictable behavior, which some theorists attempt to apply to the Big Bang. However, the application of quantum mechanics to the singularity of the Big Bang remains problematic, as current physics cannot adequately describe this state. While M-theory proposes potential causes for the Big Bang, such as colliding branes, these ideas are still speculative and not universally accepted. Alternative models like Hartle-Hawking, Vilenkin, and Linde offer different perspectives that align more closely with standard physics. The true origin of the universe continues to be a subject of ongoing research and debate.
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I've read some things about that, and the explanation was with a theory that aplies to quantum physics that the smallest particles, appear, disappear shift direction, in sum they apply the theory of chaos to the big bang.. i don't understand how you can apply a theory that is used for infinitly small mass particles to explain the big bang where all matter and energy of the universe were concentrated.
 
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This is not something that is known. There are theories, notably M-theory, which hypothesise a cause for the Big Bang (such as colliding branes - ouch), but none are known to be correct. It might even be unknowable.
 
Welcome to Physics Forums, Diesel.
As noted above, it is unknown "why the Big Bang happened". The mainstream scientific theory explains how the universe has evolved since the Big Bang happened, not what the original cause was. The ultimate cause is still a matter of speculation/hypothesis although M-theory has some interesting ideas (note that M-theory intends to include quantum mechanics in its explanations).

As you note, we can't directly apply the theories of quantum mechanics to the Big Bang singularity. Right now, modern physics can't really describe the singularity state. Research goes on...
 
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