Universal mass than a proton?

[megacal]

Universal mass <<<< than a proton?

Of all the models and theories that are being tossed about as fact,
the one that I have the most trouble with is that:

prior to the Big Bang, ALL mass...the Dark Energy, Dark Matter, and the mere 5% that comprises all the visible structures...stars, galaxies, gas, etc was packed into an infinitely small volume<<<<<< than a proton!? =O

Is that just an assumption when we extrapolate backwards in time?

Is it not possible that the volume was more reasonable, e.g. the Milky Way, still an incredibly
tiny volume to contain the mass of the entire universe?

I did a search about "singularity" but don't see an answer to my question.

Thanks,
Cal

 

[e.bar.goum]

Ah, not necessarily infinitely small, but infinitely dense.

 

[megacal]

Infinitely dense makes sense.

 

[e.bar.goum]

If you say so.

 

[Chronos]

The mathematical singularity of the 'big bang' is not considered a realistic model by most modern cosmologists.

 

[megacal]

The mathematical singularity of the 'big bang' is not considered a realistic model by most modern cosmologists.

Thanks...I'm just at the beginning of the learning curve, and only have a undergrad math background.

Actually, I can't comprehend infinite anything, but somehow infinite density
is more acceptable to me with my limited knowledge and IQ than compressing
everything into something infinitely small.


Later...

came to the conclusion that I really don't need or want to know the answer...infinitely academic, and uncertain.

But thanks for the time & consideration. =)