I VR/AR big bang model (Virtual Reality Simulation)

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The discussion explores the theoretical possibility of creating a VR/AR model of the universe that allows users to experience its life cycle, including events like the cosmic microwave background (CMB) and the Big Bang. The idea emphasizes making complex concepts like space-time more accessible to the public, especially schoolchildren. However, it highlights the significant computational power required for such simulations, which currently exceeds the capabilities of standard home computers. Existing simulations, such as the Millennium simulation, approach this concept but are not fully immersive as envisioned. The conversation also touches on the need for more clarity on cosmological models, suggesting that further research is necessary before diving into new threads on related topics.
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Hi, I have a silly question,

Could one, in theory make a accurate model of the life of our universe that one could look at from within. Let's say I put on my VR/AR goggles, 'there' Iam elevated from the earth, then I remain static, and the time begins to rewind. At some point I maybe hear the CMB when it is being blueshifted back (would one hear it?Let's ignore the fact that one would be dead, and there's no sound in space:). Then everything gets brighter and brighter at the last point everything gets uber bright, and then darkness. Where you step out into of the universe and you see it (the universe) all in the room, you can walk around it, put you face very close and see action happening at that particular space and time of the universe. I have no programming skill nor a skill to calculate the math, so if it's possible and someone can - please do, just imagine, what amazing tool it would be to show this to schoolchildren (hell, and everyone else, especially adults:). Where when you can pic a point in the space time of the model, step in, and be in the universe slowly passing time at 1s/s. That would make the concept of space-time so much more understandable to a layman.
Or would accurate calculations require supercomputers that you guys (physicists/cosmologists) now use to simulate universes? And this is very far from something that could be done on an household PC?

sorry if this is the wrong forum, wrong prefix or if this actually is a stupid idea or this thing actually exists:)
 
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Ah, damn.. well, I hope in several years if the moore's law will not fail us, it will be accessible to home users and schools. Oh well, thanks for the info mate!
 
Big Bang versus No Beginning and No End... What is the latest chatter on this subject? :smile:
I'm new here so let me know if this is the wrong place to pose this question. G-pa Dave
 
Grandpa Dave said:
Big Bang versus No Beginning and No End... What is the latest chatter on this subject? :smile:
I'm new here so let me know if this is the wrong place to pose this question. G-pa Dave

It's not the wrong forum, but you should start a new thread rather than hijacking someone else's.

Also, before starting a new thread, please find some references for the two possibilities you mention; the descriptions alone are not enough to pin down which models you are talking about.
 
what is the current status of the field for quantum cosmology, are there any observations that support any theory of quantum cosmology? is it just cosmology during the Planck era or does it extend past the Planck era. what are the leading candidates into research into quantum cosmology and which physics departments research it? how much respect does loop quantum cosmology has compared to string cosmology with actual cosmologists?
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