Summary
Jayant Narlikar, an Indian astrophysicist, was known for challenging the Big Bang theory with an alternative idea. He believed the universe always existed and expanded continuously, unlike the Big Bang's single creation event. Narlikar passed away at 86, remembered for his contributions to science and education.
Key Facts
- Jayant Narlikar was an Indian astrophysicist who proposed an alternative to the Big Bang theory.
- He believed the universe has always existed and expands continuously.
- Narlikar published over 300 research papers and was influential in science education.
- He collaborated with physicist Sir Fred Hoyle to develop the quasi-steady state model.
- Narlikar’s theory suggested a continuous creation of matter in an infinite universe.
- He remained committed to his theory despite the Big Bang model's wider acceptance.
- Narlikar studied at Cambridge University and became a global figure in astrophysics.
- In 1972, he returned to India to lead the Theoretical Astrophysics Group at the Tata Institute of Fundamental Research.
