Did the universe come from nothing?

Image Credit: Chaoss/Shutterstock Many scientists assume that the universe came from nothing, which is an idea that can only be true in light of quantum theory. Ultimately, quantum fluctuations could allow a universe to spontaneously form from nothing.

What is the empty space in the universe?

The universe appears to be empty, but on quantum level the empty space is actually filled with things like quark and gluon field fluctuations, dark matter, and dark energy.

Does the universe have an end?

One of the major theories of cosmology — the study of space — is that the universe we live in might not have an endpoint, but instead goes on forever. Scientists theorize it’s possible that if you flew a spaceship trying to reach the end of the universe, it would continue to fly past suns and moons and planets and black holes forever.

Could we ever travel to the infinite universe?

Infinite Universe Theory. Add to that the fact that the universe is constantly expanding — meaning the Earth replicas are constantly getting further and further away — and not only could we never see them, we could also never travel to them even with the most advanced futuristic technology.

Did quantum fluctuations create the universe from nothing?

We didn’t have the math to support the “universe from nothing” hypothesis. This is where Dongshan He and his team from the Wuhan Institute of Physics and Mathematics (WIPM) comes in. They have managed to develop the first mathematical proof that the big bang could have been the result of quantum fluctuations.

What can we learn from the beginning of the universe?

As time goes on, the Universe not only forms elements, atoms, and clumps and clusters together, leading to stars and galaxies, but expands and cools the entire time. No alternative can match it, but it doesn’t teach us everything, including (and especially) about the very beginning itself.

Is there an infinite amount of matter in the universe?

No matter how quickly the fabric of space expands, nor how fast the speed of light is, nor how much time has passed since the Big Bang, none of these properties are infinite. Therefore, we can only see a finite distance away, and there’s only going to be a finite amount of matter contained within the visible Universe.