Can Our Universe Be in an Infinite Loop?

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The discussion explores the possibility of our universe existing in an infinite loop within a multiverse framework. It considers scenarios where a "big crunch" could lead to a subsequent "big bang," potentially allowing for cyclical universes. The conversation highlights that the concepts of multiverse and infinite loops are distinct and may not be interdependent. Additionally, it mentions that the cyclic model, which supports the infinite loop theory, is not widely accepted among physicists. Overall, the idea of an infinite loop universe raises intriguing questions about the nature of existence and cosmic cycles.
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Just a question, I am by no means a astrophysicist... just a lowly thinker who doesn't think much

IF
a multiverse exists and we exist in a multiverse

AND
our universe in the end is doomed by our own gravity, resulting in "the big crunch"

AND
there will be another (or infinitely) big bang due to the crunch...

AND
if all known laws of physics do not exist at the end of the crunch

AND
that some force at this point, may exist strong enough to repel energy (visible light, micro, etc) from other universes, kinda the opposite of what a black hole does?...

what i am getting at is if this is all possible: multiverse, big squeeze, big bang... can it be possible that our universe is in a infinite loop within a multiverse?


once again I am only an occasional reader of some basic astrophysics and basic quantum so don't be too harsh...
 
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steveg said:
... can it be possible that our universe is in a infinite loop within a multiverse?
The multiverse question and the infinite loop question are different questions and they might not be dependent on each other.

The Infinite loop universe is a theory in cosmology known as the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cyclic_model" . I don't think it's well accepted by physicist
 
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