What Are the Key Theories Behind the Multiverse Concept?

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The discussion centers on the multiverse concept, specifically the idea that one universe's black hole can serve as another's big bang. The user presents a visual model depicting universes as separate bubbles interconnected through a vortex, allowing for the flow of energy, time, and matter. This model suggests that universes can either expand or collapse, influencing each other through gravitational forces. The mention of Lee Smolin's cosmic natural selection hypothesis highlights existing theories in the field.

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  • Basic understanding of cosmology and the multiverse theory
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  • Research the implications of Lee Smolin's cosmic natural selection hypothesis
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Students of physics, cosmologists, and anyone interested in theoretical frameworks of the universe will benefit from this discussion on the multiverse concept.

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Hi first post. I am not a physics major (two basic courses in college) but was watching a mini lecture on the multiverse theory that got me thinking. I've seen a few programs and their very simplified Lehman's explanation of this concept. The only visual model I've seen portrayed was like many separate bubbles floating freely and independently in space. I stress that I am no professional on the subject so please go easy on me. But this is what I came up with...http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/1889/20120423183559458.jpg
Shot at 2012-04-23I have bad handwriting so this is what I've written underneath the drawing:

"One universe's black hole is another's big bang. Energy, time and matter flow proportionately from universe to universe via this vortex [marked with an "x" at each point on my drawing]. The volume, or change in volume over time is determined by its net flow of energy, time and matter in each individual universe. Thus a universe is either expanding or collapsing. A collapsing universe can flow entirely into another or, if connecting two other universes [or more than two], pull them together under the force of its own gravitational contraction. This network of universes forms the multiverse."

Thoughts? Point me in the right direction I'm very interested.
 
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