Alan Guth
Proposed the theory of cosmic inflation, a modification of the Big Bang theory.
Most quoted
"If you ask where the energy for the Big Bang came from, the answer from inflation is that gravitational energy can be negative, and it can exactly cancel the positive energy of matter."
— from Lecture
"The inflationary universe theory says that the universe began as a tiny speck of false vacuum, which then inflated exponentially to become the enormous universe we see today."
— from Scientific paper/lecture
"The universe is like a giant puzzle, and we're slowly putting the pieces together. But sometimes we find a piece that doesn't fit, and then we have to start all over again."
— from Lecture
All quotes by Alan Guth (423)
The universe is a lot like a bad movie: it's full of plot holes, but you can't stop watching.
I'm not saying I'm a prophet, but I did predict the existence of inflation before anyone else.
The universe is a giant cosmic joke, and we're all in on it.
The best way to solve a problem is to make it bigger.
My wife says I'm obsessed with the universe. I tell her it's a healthy obsession.
The universe is a lot like a good wine: it gets better with age.
I'm not a fan of dogma, especially when it comes to physics.
The universe is full of surprises, and that's what makes it so exciting.
If you want to understand the universe, you have to be willing to embrace the absurd.
The universe is a lot like a good puzzle: it's challenging, but ultimately rewarding.
My colleagues say I'm a dreamer. I tell them I'm just a physicist with a vivid imagination.
The universe is a vast and empty place, but at least it's not boring.
I'm not saying I'm always right, but I'm rarely wrong for long.
The universe is a lot like a good book: it's full of twists and turns, and you never know what's going to happen next.
If you want to make a difference in physics, you have to be willing to challenge the status quo.
The universe is a giant playground, and we're all just kids trying to figure out how to play.
My theory of inflation is so simple, even a politician could understand it. (Pause) Well, maybe not.
The universe is expanding, and so is the list of things I don't understand. It's a never-ending journey.
The universe is a grand experiment, and we are privileged to be a part of it, observing its unfolding mysteries.
Inflation theory suggests that our universe might be just one bubble in an infinite multiverse, a humbling and awe-inspiring thought.
Contemporaries of Alan Guth
Other Physicss born within 50 years of Alan Guth (1947).