I do know the basics but not aware of the details.BATMANofPHYSICS said:I just read an article saying that scientists disproved The Big Bang Theory. Is this true? and please run me through the whole "big bang theory" in brief as I'm no expert but just a school student.
thanks BandersnatchBandersnatch said:Hi BoP.
Long story short, no. It's not true. Have a read through this thread:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/quantum-equations-suggest-the-big-bang-never-happened.797073/
for more concise, easier to read and to the point comments look here:
https://www.physicsforums.com/threads/is-the-big-bang-theory-is-on-its-last-breath.800327/
For primers on Big Bang read through the following resources:
http://www.einstein-online.info/spotlights/big_bangs
http://preposterousuniverse.com/writings/cosmologyprimer/index.html
http://www.mso.anu.edu.au/~charley/papers/LineweaverDavisSciAm.pdf
For future reference, try and cite the source of statements that you've read about. It makes it easier to evaluate the validity of the source and decide whether it warrants further discussion at all. Similarly, it's good to say what is your level of prior knowledge on the subject - what have you read so far etc, so that we don't end up restating things you already know or talking over your head.
Cool name by the way.
The Big Bang Theory is a scientific explanation for the origin and development of the universe. It suggests that the universe began as a single, incredibly dense and hot point, and has been expanding and cooling ever since.
The Big Bang Theory is supported by a variety of evidence, including the expansion of the universe, the cosmic microwave background radiation, and the abundance of light elements in the universe. These pieces of evidence are consistent with the predictions made by the theory.
No, the Big Bang Theory is not considered to be proven. It is a scientific theory, which means it is the most widely accepted explanation based on all available evidence. However, as with all scientific theories, it is subject to change as new evidence is discovered.
No, the Big Bang Theory has not been disproved. While there are some alternative theories that have been proposed, they have not been supported by the same level of evidence as the Big Bang Theory. Additionally, the Big Bang Theory has been able to successfully explain and predict many observed phenomena in the universe.
Yes, there are some challenges to the Big Bang Theory. One of the main challenges is the question of what caused the initial singularity, or the extremely dense and hot point from which the universe is believed to have originated. There are also ongoing debates about the age and shape of the universe. However, these challenges do not disprove the overall validity of the Big Bang Theory.