The Big Bang and Lines of Space

by Devinder Kumar Dhiman

Approximately 13.7 billion year ago, an infinitesimal point in space exploded with such a gigantic force that it is still expanding. During its expansion, it caused the formation of billions of galaxies, numerous stars and our own solar system. This idea of creation of the universe is known as the Big Bang, and is the most popular scientific concept of the creation of the universe. But this concept has its own flaws. Therefore, a perpetual quest for alternative idea is on. A few ideas of the creation of the universe are based on the widespread conviction that there exists something unseen in empty space, that can convert into particles. One of these ideas is Lines of Space, where Lines of Space are imagined to be a medium present in empty space, even in vacuum. How the Lines of Space can convert into particles, is elucidated in the book 'Lines of Space'. The book "The Big Bang and Lines of Space' presents a comparison between the Big Bang theory and Lines of Space concept. This book has been awarded 'Seal of Excellence' by Author's Cave. It is an interesting read, presented in simple conversational style, with a background story set in India. Although this book can be read as stand alone, to assimilate the idea of Lines of Space precisely, it is recommended to read the book 'Lines of Space' as well.

134 pages, Paperback

First published October 23, 2014

About the author

Author is a marine engineer having keen interest in physics. During his research he got new ideas to simplify the concepts of physics and wrote three books on physics. He lives in Panchkula- a town in North India.

Reviews

[Dean C. Moore · Rating 4 out of 5]

Coming off of the author’s last book I was pleased to see that this one was cleaner and better edited on the whole, making for a smoother read. What’s more he went with a similar set up to the one he uses in Lines of Space, which I enjoyed. This time, instead of a father and son talk, we have some colleagues discussing some of the finer points of physics. The effort to integrate the subject matter into more of a story context, while partial at best, definitely makes the medicine go down better for folks hoping to tackle their illiteracy on important matters in physics.

I read a fair amount of these books on physics written for a lay person. I consider the job of the writers of such books to get me to share in their passion and excitement for the subject matter, and also to make me a little less naïve about the true workings of the universe. This book satisfies both those requirements, and much like the other one I read from this author, I believe, for younger kids especially, whose parents are trying to motivate them to embrace science more as a field of study, the text gives them a definite nudge in that direction. So if you don’t feel qualified as a parent to provide that nudge, you might want to consider this book.

[Scott Spotson · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice, clean writing, I enjoyed the way the author presented his scientific theory in the context of intellectual discussions with two other colleagues at a professional conference. This is similar to the style in his first book, which I also read. I like this book better, because it is easier to follow--and is also written better.

Although I only have a first year university study of physics, I was able to understand better to concepts of physics that have been around with us for decades--the Doppler Shift, the Big Bang Theory, and the Theory of Relativity. I always have been skeptical of how the universe could have been created from a simple particle.

It goes back to the very question: if the universe was at one time no bigger than a particle, how did it begin? The author surmises that the universe always has been there; that existence of ether. In a way, this ether theory fits my poorly informed view of the universe: it was there to begin with, and was always there. And how did it start? I don't think anyone knows. My uneducated reply is this: if anything exists at all, it has to be the universe, as it is now. Either there is an universe, or there isn't.

The author explains clearly how the principles under the Big Bang Theory could be explained in other ways, and I am in agreement. What I'm not sure is about Part Three: Lines of Space. What are the lines? How were they created? I wasn't sure I understood, but I know hard it is to explain new concepts when they haven't been tested by experimentation, or had the luxury of generations of scientists to explain over and over, and distil into easily understood concepts with familiar terms.

Yeah, I'd like some scientists, a high particle physicist with over thirty years research experience for example, and has written dozens of peer-reviewed articles of fundamental particle physics, to write up a point-by-point rebuttal to this, as well as to explain what experiments may be needed to prove some of the author's new propositions. If the author wins the lottery in his country, I'm sure he would fund such a project! Go for it!

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was written in an easy-to-understand language with illustrations helpful in clarifying some of the discussions. But I admit I started to lose interest when it become too mathematical. I preferred the more generalized discussion. I've never had physics, so at times even the straightforward explanations were beyond my understanding. But this didn't detract from the book. I think it is an excellent explanation of a highly complex topic and for those who have more knowledge than I do, it will be a wonderful book to read and contemplate what the author suggests.

I did like how the author uses stories and legends people believe to explain what happens in the universe to make comparisons to scientific knowledge. And it was helpful when things were explained in terms of everyday objects and actions, such as traveling on a train. What made the book a good read for non-scientific people was looking at this highly complex, mind-boggling scientific knowledge in stark contrast to the simplicity and non-technical lives of so many poverty stricken people in India, along with their political and economic conditions. It makes you realize that science is part of our lives as much as anything else that happens in this world.

[Sunil Shetye · Rating 5 out of 5]

After reading the author's first book 'Lines of Space', I was very much interested in ‘The Big Bang and Lines of Space’ as my curiosity was raised. In this book, he has revealed the numerous inconsistencies in The Big Bang theory through a very interesting conversation. This left me wondering at what I knew the Big Bang was, 'an explosion of a small point', which we are used to and believe in. After reading it, I find that the alternate idea of the creation of the universe put forward by the author is very rational. Could this really be true. Maybe. One needs to read the book to argue in favour or against. All I can say is keep an open mind before you make any conclusions. Interesting reading even for people without any scientific background.

[Nikhil · Rating 5 out of 5]

Easy to understand and interesting, these were the two main reasons which kept me going through the book. I could understand the concepts of universe more clearly with the dialogue approach used here. The explanations given in the book about the universe and its origin are brilliant. It is even more fascinating to know that the Lines Of Space concept may be even better than the Big Bang Theory. I recommend this book to people who are interested in knowing the mystery of the universe and how it all started.

[Akriti Jain · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book has very nicely explained all the concepts through it's dialogue-based approach. All the questions, that may strike in one's mind while reading the book, has been answered. Easy to understand. I came to know about many theories which I weren't aware of. Though I haven't read Lines of space yet, I would like to read it. I think it is a brilliant idea and should be given a chance.

[Devinder Dhiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book traces the development of the Big Bang theory, as well as exposes its imperfections through a conversation between three men, who meet and stay together for one week, during a common training session. It also compares this theory with another idea of the creation of the universe from space itself through transformations of an unseen medium in space, ‘Lines of Space’. The story is set in Indian background and the theories are presented in terms that laymen can understand. This is a very interesting book awarded with 'Seal of Excellence' by Author's Cave.

[Devinder Dhiman · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book traces the development of the Big Bang theory, as well as exposes its imperfections through a conversation between three men, who meet and stay together for one week, during a common training session. It also compares this theory with another idea of the creation of the universe from space itself through transformations of an unseen medium in space, ‘Lines of Space’. The story is set in Indian background and the theories are presented in terms that laymen can understand. This is a very interesting book and is recommended for anyone interested in the creation of the universe.