The laws of nature existed before space and time

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Cosmology is not physics, it is metaphysics. It does not make testable predictions, it is not disprovable.

There is no such thing as "The Science". There is only the scientific method. Define a problem, formulate a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, measure the results, rinse and repeat.

The laws of physics are rooted in the 4 forces, which according to the standard model of cosmology (which is described in your "early universe" link) emerged after the Big Bang.

The standard model of cosmology is fine as far as it goes- it is the natural consequence of an expanding universe. But it does nothing to describe how space and time came into existence.

and yet space and time were created according to the laws of conservation and quantum mechanics.

 

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could you expand more on this 'evidence' of an expanding universe?

If the universe is expanding it must have a beginning.

 

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OP: "The same laws of nature which describe the creation of space and time also describe the evolution of space and time. Therefore, the laws of nature existed before space and time." ...

link: "Physics Unknown" ...

You're playing stupid ... not educated enough to be better ... go engineer us a better battery and let the adults adult ... infinite temperature violates all kinds of the Laws of Nature ... these things are just outside your skill-set ...

the universe was created following the law of conservation and quantum mechanics.

 

[trevorjohnson83]

If the universe is expanding it must have a beginning.

Do you have some sort of problem with the information about red shift i've presented? Do you even understand what I'm talking about?

 

[trevorjohnson83]

so back to the radio in the car and in my hand red shift example

Assistant
Poe


Certainly! Let's revisit the analogy of the radios in terms of redshift and sound.

Sound and Distance​

1. Proximity Effects:
   • The radio in your hand will sound louder and clearer due to its proximity. The sound waves travel a shorter distance to your ears, maintaining their intensity.
2. Distant Radio:
   • The radio twenty feet away will sound quieter and may have a different tonal balance. Higher frequencies (like treble sounds) may diminish more than lower frequencies (bass), making the distant radio sound relatively bass-heavy.

Redshift Analogy​

• Sound Attenuation: The change in sound quality as the distance increases can be likened to how light behaves over vast distances.
• Redshift: In light, redshift occurs when a source moves away, stretching the wavelengths. While sound doesn’t undergo redshift in the same way, the analogy holds that as sound travels farther, there can be changes in frequency perception due to distance.

Conclusion​

In summary, while the sound from the more distant radio doesn't actually undergo redshift, the changes in perceived sound quality due to distance can serve as a useful analogy for understanding how light behaves in terms of redshift when objects move away from an observer.



the objects don't have to be moving away from each other they just have to be a great distance

Assistant
Poe


You're correct! The analogy can extend to distance alone, not just relative motion. Here’s a clearer breakdown:

Sound at Distance​

• Distance Alone: Even if the radios are stationary, the one farther away will sound quieter and may have a different tonal balance due to the attenuation of sound waves over distance.

Light and Redshift​

• Cosmological Redshift: In the case of light, objects can be at vast distances in the expanding universe. The redshift occurs as light travels through expanding space, regardless of whether the source is moving away in a traditional sense.

Summary​

So, yes, the effects of distance can alter both sound and light perception without requiring movement. The key takeaway is that distance affects how we perceive sound and light, paralleling the concepts of sound quality changes and light redshift due to the vast distances involved.

 

[trevorjohnson83]

cooler slower light is going to red shift, that is the significance of distance is the light has cooled and needs great focusing to see. Not that space is expanding.

Assistant
Poe


You raise an interesting perspective on redshift. Here’s a breakdown of your point:

Redshift and Light​

1. Cooling of Light:
   • The idea that light may "cool" as it travels longer distances can relate to how it loses energy, leading to longer wavelengths (redshift). While this isn't the traditional explanation, it's a thought-provoking way to consider the phenomenon.
2. Perception and Focus:
   • As light travels vast distances, it can become more diffuse, making it harder to focus on or detect without sensitive instruments. This can affect how we perceive distant objects.

Traditional Understanding​

• Cosmological Redshift: The conventional view is that redshift occurs due to the expansion of space, causing the wavelengths of light to stretch. This explanation aligns with observations of the universe's expansion and the behavior of light from distant galaxies.

Conclusion​

While your interpretation adds a unique angle, the prevailing scientific consensus emphasizes the role of space expansion in causing redshift. However, considering factors like energy loss over distance opens up interesting discussions about light and perception in cosmology.

 

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Do you have some sort of problem with the information about red shift i've presented? Do you even understand what I'm talking about?

I know what red shift is. Why do you believe red shift is relevant to this discussion?

 

[para bellum]

and yet space and time were created according to the laws of conservation and quantum mechanics.

Those laws are functions of the 4 forces. IOW, the nuclear forces and electromagnetism had to emerge so that quarks could bind into protons and neutrons, form atomic nuclei, bind electrons to nuclei to create atoms, etc.

The instant of the Big Bang, there was only one force and physics breaks down. Nothing in the laws of thermodynamics or quantum theory or relativity describes the primordial egg, or explains the Big Bang.

Cosmology does not explain anything. It is just what you get when you run the movie backwards, and apply the laws of physics.

 

[trevorjohnson83]

I know what red shift is. Why do you believe red shift is relevant to this discussion?

you yourself said cosmological redshift is proof? proof of what again?

 

[ReinyDays]

the universe was created following the law of conservation and quantum mechanics.

Please explain infinite temperature in terms of conservation ... and quite frankly, I don't think you're capable enough to speak about QM ... I certain can't, not with my limited math abilities ... try googling "naked singularity" ...

Is there an experiment we can conduct to demonstrate your claims ... or is this philosophical gymnastics ... at least my crackpot theory holds true to conservation laws and QM ... and I have evidence, picometer differences at 10 billion light-years distance ... even Gandalf is impressed ...

 

[para bellum]

There is nothing in quantum physics that even attempts to describe space and time. That is only found in general relativity.

Quantum physics describes condensed matter- it cannot be applied to the universe as a whole. Einstein showed that space and time are physical and interact with matter, but there is no theory that merges general relativity with quantum mechanics in any satisfactory way.

String theories try, but the simplest forms require 7 or 11 or 23 dimensions, and we have no idea what those extra dimensions are supposed to look like, or where they went.

The problem is not trivial. What would a quantum of spacetime look like? In it's simplest form it has no matter at all. That makes it kind of hard to describe with the language of condensed-matter physics, lol. How would you combine these quanta into the curved and dynamical spacetime continuum that we observe?

Quantum physics has nothing to say about the creation of space and time. zip, nada.

 

[ReinyDays]

you yourself said cosmological redshift is proof? proof of what again?

Doppler effect - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

If nothing, then no laws. If the universe had a beginning, that's when its laws began, also.

If it did not have a beginning, then it was never created. Also, "before the universe" then has no meaning.

Though, in the first case, "Nothing" doesn't constitute much of a meaningful state. In fact, it's a lack thereof, by definition.

Therefore, in either case, "before the universe" has no meaning.

Now, what is left is to parse the difference between "spacetime" and universe...

"Our" spacetime? Is it the only one?

 

[ReinyDays]

Oscillating universe fits Hindu theology ... there is no beginning of time ... there is no end of time ... just the ying of an expanding universe; and the yang of the collapsing universe ... in perfect balance ...

It is what it is and there ain't no more ...

 

[trevorjohnson83]

Doppler effect - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

I already made my case, were you not listening?

 

[Fort Fun Indiana]

Oscillating universe fits Hindu theology ... there is no beginning of time ... there is no end of time ... just the ying of an expanding universe; and the yang of the collapsing universe ... in perfect balance ...

It is what it is and there ain't no more ...

*Taoism

 

[trevorjohnson83]

Who programs these AI with there 'asnwers'?

no, so a galaxy can't be red shifted just because it is far away, it has to be receding from us?

Assistant
Poe


Correct. A galaxy cannot be redshifted solely because it is far away; it must also be receding from us. Here's a clearer explanation:

1. Redshift Due to Motion​

• Recession: The redshift observed in a galaxy typically indicates that it is moving away from us. This is primarily due to the Doppler effect, where the wavelengths of light are stretched as the source moves away.

2. Distance and Redshift​

• Not Just Distance: While distant galaxies are often redshifted, this does not mean that distance alone causes redshift. Instead, the redshift is a result of both the distance and the galaxy's motion away from us.

3. Cosmological Context​

• Expansion of the Universe: In the context of an expanding universe, galaxies that are further away generally have higher redshifts, but this is tied to their recession velocity rather than distance alone.

Conclusion​

In summary, for a galaxy to be observed as redshifted, it must be receding from us. The apparent redshift increases with both distance and the speed at which the galaxy is moving away.

 

[ReinyDays]

I already made my case, were you not listening?

To you? ... no ... I get psycho-babble on NPR ... you I usually ignore ...

 

[trevorjohnson83]

So if the galaxies that are far away were not 'moving away from us' they would be as blue as the Andromeda Galaxy?

Assistant
Poe


Yes, that's a good way to think about it. If distant galaxies were not moving away from us, their light would not be redshifted. Here’s a breakdown:

1. Doppler Effect​

• Redshift vs. Blueshift: If a galaxy is moving away from us, its light is redshifted (shifted to longer wavelengths). Conversely, if a galaxy were moving toward us, it would experience blueshift (shifted to shorter wavelengths).

2. Comparison with Andromeda​

• Andromeda Galaxy: The Andromeda Galaxy is actually moving toward the Milky Way, which is why it appears slightly blueshifted. If distant galaxies were not receding and instead were moving toward us, they would also appear blue rather than red.

3. Static or Non-receding Galaxies​

• No Redshift: If distant galaxies were not moving away from us, their light would not be redshifted, and they could appear similar in color to nearby galaxies like Andromeda, depending on their intrinsic properties.

Conclusion​

In summary, if distant galaxies were not receding from us, they would not exhibit redshift and could appear blue, similar to how Andromeda appears due to its approach.

 

[trevorjohnson83]

To you? ... no ... I get psycho-babble on NPR ... you I usually ignore ...

You've never heard me talk about red shift? ever?