Did the Physical Constants Have the Same Value at the Beginning of the Universe?

Did the physical constants, such as the speed of light or the gravitational constant, have the same values at the beginning of the universe as they do today?

I believe not. The concepts and constants of physics have always existed. The Big Bang was most likely a 'reset' event for our universe.

Theories of the Big Bang and Our Understanding of the Universe

The Big Bang theory was first proposed by Georges Lema?tre, a Belgian priest and cosmologist, in the 1930s. However, it was Fred Hoyle who coined the term 'Big Bang' in 1949.

Our current understanding of the universe suggests that space and the matter within it have always existed. I propose that, about 14 billion years ago, the universe, including all the matter in it, was compressed into a 'huge' black hole or white hole due to gravitational forces. This transformation mark was the point where the majority of the universe's matter was concentrated. The resulting explosion was so powerful it dispersed matter across the universe, leading to the formation of stars, planets, and other celestial bodies that we observe today.

Speculation on the Transformation Before the Big Bang

Descriptions of the Big Bang often use terms like 'singularity' and 'infinitely dense' to describe its origin. However, this starting point didn't have to be a tiny spec; a black hole the size of our sun or even the size of our entire solar system would meet this description.

None of this contradicts any scientific evidence. If you want to attribute this reset event to a divine creator, it doesn't conflict with what's written in the Bible, specifically Genesis 1:3: 'And God said, Let there be light: and there was light.'

My speculation is that the universe needed a big bang to reset its state. As the pre-Big Bang stars converted their hydrogen into helium, becoming burned-out stars, the universe became progressively darker. This set the stage for the big bang, where the accumulated matter formed the black hole. The big bang then converted much of that helium back into hydrogen, facilitating the formation of new stars and the universe as we know it today.

Future of the Universe

Gravitational forces may eventually cause the universe to collapse again, leading to another big bang event. This cycle of expansion and contraction is a key hypothesis in the cyclic universe theory, which postulates that the universe undergoes endless cycles of expansion, contraction, and then explosion.

In conclusion, the Big Bang can be seen as a reset point for the existing matter in the universe. The physical constants, which have always existed, may not have maintained their current values throughout the history of the universe. This speculative view provides a novel perspective on the nature and evolution of the universe.