Does Causality Have Meaning When Spacetime Disappears?

Therefore, causality cannot be applied in that context. In summary, the causality principle states that in cosmological models based on general relativity, time exists for t>0 and causality is satisfied. However, if there is no spacetime, causality cannot be applied.
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Please teach me this:
What does causality principle mean when space time dissapear(e.g being inner black hole or before Big Bang).Does it meaningless to say about causality when having not the time.
Thank you very much in advance.
 
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ndung200790 said:
What does causality principle mean when space time dissapear(e.g being inner black hole or before Big Bang).
The only well-verified theory of gravity we have is general relativity. In cosmological models based on GR, time exists for t>0. For any time t, causality is satisfied in the sense that conditions at that t are caused by conditions at earlier values of t.

ndung200790 said:
Does it meaningless to say about causality when having not the time.
Yes, it is meaningless. If there is no spacetime, there is no "when."
 

FAQ: Does Causality Have Meaning When Spacetime Disappears?

1. What is the causality principle?

The causality principle, also known as the principle of cause and effect, states that every event has a cause and that cause must precede the effect in time. It is a fundamental principle in science and has been used to explain how the universe operates.

2. Does the causality principle still apply before the Big Bang?

The concept of time as we know it did not exist before the Big Bang, so the causality principle may not be applicable in the same way. However, many scientists believe that there is still a cause and effect relationship in the early stages of the universe's formation.

3. How does the absence of space-time affect causality?

Without space-time, it is difficult to define a specific sequence of cause and effect. The laws of physics as we know them do not apply in the singularity before the Big Bang, so it is unclear how causality operates in this state.

4. Can causality still be used to explain events after the Big Bang?

Yes, causality is still a fundamental principle in understanding the development of the universe after the Big Bang. The laws of physics, including cause and effect, are used to explain the formation of galaxies, stars, and other celestial bodies.

5. Are there any alternative theories to explain causality before the Big Bang?

Some theoretical physicists have proposed alternative models, such as loop quantum gravity or string theory, which attempt to explain the cause of the Big Bang without relying on the concept of time. However, these theories are still under debate and have not been widely accepted.

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