Uniformity of Particles Formed After Big Bang

In summary, the conversation discusses the uniformity of particles that emerged from a cooling plasma, comparing it to how all neutrons are exactly the same and using a Lego analogy. It is explained that the particles are the elementary building blocks, all identical due to being excitations of the same quantum fields. The analogy is corrected, stating that while the Lego pieces may vary, the atoms that make up the Lego plastics are identical, similar to how atoms of the same element and isotope are identical.
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In the beginning there was the Big Bang...then there was plasma...then there were particles, and so on...

Now, how is it possible that from a cooling plasma, randomly (?) emerged particles that are so perfectly uniform?

I mean, all neutrons are exactly the same...size, mass, properties...and this is true for each known particles.

It's a bit as if, from melted Lego plastic, were emerging bricks of exactly similar dimensions, shapes and weight...without the use of a mould!

How do we explain the uniformity of these randomly formed particles?
 
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The building blocks are the elementary particles. Those are the same because they are all excitations of the same quantum fields.
 
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In the Lego analogy, the Lego pieces are the dust particles, planets, stars and so on - they are all different. Lego plastics consists of atoms, and atoms of the same element and isotope are identical as well.
 
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Brunolem33 said:
from a cooling plasma, randomly (?) emerged particles that are so perfectly uniform
that plasma was made up of the same particles (And maybe some additional heavier ones)...it didn't create them... (plasma is a state where particles are almost free).

Then you are wrong, with your lego analogy... the Sun is not the same size as all the other stars, the Hydrogen atoms in the sun are almost identical to those in some other star though...
 

What is the Big Bang Theory?

The Big Bang Theory is the scientific explanation for the origin of the universe. It proposes that the universe began as a singularity, a point of infinite density and temperature, and expanded rapidly about 13.8 billion years ago.

How did particles form after the Big Bang?

After the Big Bang, the universe was filled with high-energy particles and radiation. As the universe expanded and cooled, these particles began to interact and form more complex structures, eventually leading to the formation of atoms, stars, and galaxies.

What evidence supports the uniformity of particles formed after the Big Bang?

One of the key pieces of evidence is the cosmic microwave background radiation (CMB). This radiation is the remnant heat from the Big Bang and is distributed evenly throughout the universe, indicating a uniform distribution of particles in the early universe.

Are there any exceptions to the uniformity of particles formed after the Big Bang?

While the overall distribution of particles is uniform, there are some areas of the universe where there is a slight variation in the density of matter. These variations can be seen in the cosmic microwave background and are thought to be the seeds for the formation of galaxies and other large structures.

What is the significance of the uniformity of particles formed after the Big Bang?

The uniformity of particles formed after the Big Bang is a crucial aspect of the Big Bang Theory. It supports the idea that the universe began from a single point and expanded uniformly, providing a cohesive explanation for the structure and evolution of the universe.

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