Pressure on creation of the Universe

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the theoretical implications of the universe's expansion, specifically addressing the pressure associated with the creation of space and the potential effects on the quantum field. Participants explore various conceptual frameworks and analogies related to these ideas.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory
  • Debate/contested
  • Conceptual clarification

Main Points Raised

  • One participant questions the pressure on the "creating space" of the universe upon its creation and the rate at which the quantum field might be created, suggesting a theoretical exploration of these concepts.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the origin of the question, indicating that more context is needed to understand the inquiry.
  • A separate participant raises the question of what forces might counteract the universe's expansion and how one might evaluate these forces.
  • One participant mentions that their ideas stemmed from reading a popular science book, indicating a personal curiosity about the topic.
  • Another participant critiques the reliance on popular science literature, arguing that it does not provide a solid foundation for scientific discussion.
  • A later reply emphasizes that the universe's expansion means all points are moving away from each other, challenging the analogy of a computer game and clarifying that there is no 'outside' to the universe.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants express differing views on the validity of the original questions and the appropriateness of using popular science as a reference. There is no consensus on the foundational aspects of the discussion, and the thread remains unresolved.

Contextual Notes

Limitations include the lack of clear definitions regarding "pressure" and "creation" in the context of the universe, as well as unresolved assumptions about the nature of expansion and the quantum field.

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Pressure on creation
I had a question today as a part of my studies which was 1) If space is ever expanding what is the pressure on the creating space (universe) upon creation and 2) at what rate might you assume the quantum field is also being created and is it being affected by this pressure of creation. This is of course all theoretical and asking for what may lead you to create equations with principal.

Personally I sometime like to think as the universe ever expands and brings in reality its also very similar to a computer game in which a player travels through areas of a map waiting for it to load upon entering.
 
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joshcitylife said:
I had a question today as a part of my studies
What gave rise to the question? Can you give a reference?

I ask because your question doesn't really make sense and more context might help.
 
If the universe is constantly expanding what forces would be working against this expansion. How would you evaluate it etc
 
joshcitylife said:
If the universe is constantly expanding what forces would be working against this expansion. How would you evaluate it etc
That's not a reference and it's not very useful as context. You say "as part of your studies". What studies? You must have got these ideas from somewhere. Where?
 
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I thought of this idea on my own after reading “How to survive a black hole” by Jenna Levin. Just going into deeper thought my curiosity about this question I formulated in my mind mustve been explained before however I cant find one.
 
joshcitylife said:
I thought of this idea on my own after reading “How to survive a black hole” by Jenna Levin.
This is a pop science book. Pop science books are not good sources for learning actual science.

Even given that, it's not at all clear how you got from whatever is in the book to the questions you posted.
 
Since there is no valid basis for discussion, this thread is closed.
 
Forgive me, Peter, I know the thread is locked but I just wanted to address this particular questions since it is so common:
joshcitylife said:
Personally I sometime like to think as the universe ever expands and brings in reality its also very similar to a computer game in which a player travels through areas of a map waiting for it to load upon entering.
That's not how expansion works. Expansion means that ALL points in the universe are moving away from each other (ignoring things like gravitationally bound areas). This already includes everything in the universe. There is no 'outside' of the universe that needs to be brought in. There's no 'outside' at all. The universe is, by definition, everything that exists, and is believed to be infinite in size and unbounded (though it could be finite and bounded). The universe is not expanding into anything.
 

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