Can a single photon make up a universe?

In summary, the conversation discusses the concept of a universe containing only a single photon and raises questions about its properties and the possibility of adding a second photon. However, due to the limitation of only having our own universe to study, it is not possible to provide a scientific answer to this hypothetical scenario.
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If you had a universe that only contained a single photon - would it be valid to call it a universe? If so, what properties would it have, like time, no of dimensions etc? And if you added a second photon,could you say that you then have a universe with 2 photons in it?
 
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There is no good answer to this question, because we only have the universe that we live in. Thus your question comes down to "If something that doesn't and can't exist existed, what properties would it have?", and that's not a question that can be answered scientifically.

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FAQ: Can a single photon make up a universe?

1. Can a single photon really make up an entire universe?

This is a highly debated topic in the scientific community. Some theories suggest that a single photon could contain enough energy to create a universe, while others argue that it would take much more than just one photon.

2. How could a single photon possibly create a universe?

According to some theories, the energy of a single photon could be converted into matter and antimatter, which would then rapidly expand and create a universe. However, this is just one possible explanation and there are many other theories about the origin of the universe.

3. Is there any evidence to support the idea that a single photon could create a universe?

Currently, there is no concrete evidence to support this theory. However, scientists are constantly conducting experiments and gathering data to better understand the origins of the universe.

4. Could there be multiple universes created by single photons?

Again, this is a topic of much debate and there is no definitive answer. Some theories suggest that there could be multiple universes created by different events, including the energy of a single photon.

5. How does the concept of a single photon creating a universe fit into the current understanding of the universe?

The idea of a single photon creating a universe is just one of many theories about the origins of the universe. It is not widely accepted by the scientific community and does not currently fit into our current understanding of the universe. However, as our understanding of the universe evolves, this theory may be revisited and further explored.

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