The Genesis of Entropy in the Cosmos
The emergence of entropy in the universe can be traced back to the conditions present in a symmetrically and spherically enclosed void—an eternal expanse known as a vacuum, entirely devoid of matter. To clarify common misconceptions, a vacuum exists independently of matter; it is a universal emptiness that persists whether or not matter is present. Matter itself can be either compact, like water and air, or porous, as seen in rocks. Our atmosphere, composed of compact matter, serves as a protective barrier for Earth against the perils that arise from the vast emptiness of space.
The phenomenon commonly referred to as the Big Bang may have originated from a state in which this potentially infinite volume of empty space could no longer maintain a prolonged absence of matter, transitioning from a state of zero energy to one marked by quantum fluctuations. One plausible scenario involves a critical mathematical relationship between the volume of a randomly bounded symmetrical sphere \((\frac{4}{3}\pi r^3)\) and its surface area \((4\pi r^2)\). This relationship could have been a pivotal factor leading to a condition initiated by an unusual event within the void—potentially at a point where the attempt to preserve the emptiness ultimately failed (known as a false vacuum). Importantly, empty space is neither created nor destroyed; it exists as a state of nothingness, an alternative to the presence of matter, always poised to accommodate it without embodying the properties of matter itself.
Another perspective on the Big Bang relates to the black hole information loss paradox. It is conceivable that we represent the lost information of a universe that collapsed on the other side of the Big Bang. The ongoing struggle of scientists to comprehend what transpired before the Big Bang underscores the concept that some information may be permanently erased. This limitation suggests that our understanding of the cosmic microwave background (CMB)—a tool used to estimate the universe's age—only allows us to trace our history back so far, preventing access to its ultimate origin. The CMB may be hindered in its approach to the universe's inception because it is impossible to exist beyond a supermassive black hole, where massive materials converged to give rise to our universe. I theorize that layers of parallel universes could be forming, each one preceding the next. While this concept complicates the narrative, it remains a hypothetically viable proposition.
Having explored this alternate view of the universe's beginning, it is essential to relate it back to the notion of empty space discussed earlier. Until disproven, we must consider empty space as omnipresent, where all information either manifests or dissipates. The conditions for its manifestation may be spatially and spherically determined, provided specific prerequisites are met.
The Aftermath of the Big Bang
In accordance with the second law of thermodynamics, entropy emerged following the Big Bang. This entropic motion, characterized by a chaotic movement of gas, initiated the transformation into newly formed particles of matter, which traveled uniformly in straight lines in a frictionless vacuum (as per Newton’s first law of motion). For a period, each particle maintained its trajectory, resulting in a spherical symmetry where interactions between particles were nonexistent due to the increasing distances among them. It is crucial to differentiate between the ever-expanding universe and the state of entropy. Entropic motion can decelerate as the initial energy dwindles, while the vacuum remains an infinite expanse. This deceleration occurs when entropy fails to keep pace with the expansive nature of space.
I propose that the term "expansion of the universe" is somewhat misleading. It is not the vacuum itself that is expanding; rather, it is the space between particles that is increasing, facilitated by the omnipresent vacuum, which serves as a medium for the materials created during the Big Bang.
As entropy gradually diminished over an astronomical timescale, particles began to deviate from their original paths, engaging in winding or looped motions, a phenomenon that could signify the onset of gravity (the warping of space). Notably, the scientific community, particularly physicists, has based its understanding of gravity solely on observations without a clear rationale for why mass generates gravitational force.
My hypothesis posits that celestial bodies interact directly with what we perceive as empty space, or vacuum. In a perfect vacuum—defined by the absence of material presence—vacuum fluctuations may cancel each other out, preventing the conditions necessary for matter creation. Consequently, empty space remains an ideal vacuum, maximizing the freedom of movement for any material within it.
I suggest that the absolute degree of freedom enjoyed by massive objects within this frictionless continuum of empty space is the fundamental reason they respond to the only significant interaction they encounter. This interaction compels them to orbit one another, with the larger mass dictating the orbit of the smaller mass—this interaction is what we define as gravity.
In an ideal vacuum, the sole characteristic governing celestial bodies is their inertial mass. The greater the inertia, the more influence it exerts over smaller masses, resulting in a smaller mass orbiting a larger one. This phenomenon is remarkable. It is essential to acknowledge that while the universe continues to expand, the nature of this expansion has evolved as entropy has waned over time. Gravity emerged as particles’ winding trajectories led to the collision and aggregation of materials, forming larger celestial bodies that created a more significant curvature of space, compelling smaller bodies to follow suit. This marks the genesis of planets and other debris orbiting massive objects, such as stars and black holes. The life cycle of stars, including their explosions or implosions due to aging, gives rise to even larger entities—black holes that can dominate the center of galaxies and potentially the universe itself. With their immense mass, black holes create a profound curvature of space, resulting in the strongest gravitational pull imaginable, drawing stars and their planets into complex spiral orbits toward their centers.
