Steady state theory: A sign of the universe
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Steady state theory: A sign of the universe
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Is the universe infinite? Was there a beginning of time? Einstein himself preferred to think of the universe as unchanging, having neither beginning nor end. Experiments showed the expansion of the universe, proving Einstein wrong. Given this new evidence scientists had two choices: either the universe started in an incredibly dense state and expanded, diluting to the density we observe today (the big bang model) or even though it is expanding there is a mechanism keeping the density of the universe constant, so that the overall appearance of the universe stays the same (the steady state model). More and more evidence favouring the big bang model was found, but some cosmologists clung tight to the idea of the steady state theory. Take some time to listen to this week’s episode of Good in Theory!