Are Aliens and Parallel Universes Real? Here’s What the Professor of Theoretical Physics at IPB University Has to Say
The existence of parallel universes, extra dimensions, and the possibility of extraterrestrial and extradimensional beings such as aliens is no longer just science fiction.
Professor of Theoretical Physics at IPB University, Prof Husin Alatas, revealed that these various cosmological speculations are beginning to find room for scientific examination through approaches based on electromagnetic observations and cosmic radiation.
“Electromagnetism is the most familiar phenomenon in human life. Almost all human sensory systems use electromagnetic waves to interact with the surrounding environment,” he said.
A simple example is that the visible light captured by the human eye is only a small part of the vast electromagnetic spectrum. Prof Husin explained that everything from low-frequency radio waves to high-frequency gamma rays contains important information about the universe.
One of the most significant discoveries in the electromagnetic spectrum is the cosmic microwave background (CMB) radiation. This radiation is a remnant of the Big Bang event that occurred approximately 13,4 billion years ago and began to be detectable around 380.000 years after the universe formed.
“CMB radiation has an average temperature of approximately 2,7° Kelvin. However, even variations in temperature as small as 0,00001° Kelvin can provide extremely valuable information about the age, shape, composition, and even the formation processes of stars and galaxies,” explained Prof Husin, who also teaches the Theory of Relativity course.
Currently, he added, through observations by the Planck satellite operated by the European Space Agency (ESA)—which has relatively high resolution—physicists and astronomers are investigating various anomalies in the distribution of CMB temperature variations that cannot be explained by current understanding.
Observations of this radiation have raised significant questions, one of which is the cold-spot anomaly, a cold spot that cannot be adequately explained by current cosmological theories.
“One proposed explanation is the possibility of parallel universes or extra spatial dimensions that were once large but have since folded into extremely small and difficult-to-detect forms,” he added.
However, Prof Husin emphasized that speculation about parallel dimensions (the multiverse) remains within the realm of science that cannot yet be empirically proven. “A more rational alternative to explain the cold spot is the existence of a very large cosmic void,” he explained.
In addition to CMB radiation, other electromagnetic signals such as X-ray bursts and gamma rays also provide clues about the existence of exotic objects like quasars, neutron stars, and black holes.
“For some people, anomalies in electromagnetic signals are sometimes interpreted as evidence of the presence of extradimensional beings and extraterrestrial or alien lifeforms,” he clarified.
According to Prof Husin, this is not entirely incorrect, as these signals could potentially be forms of communication from such beings to humanity.
However, he noted that, to date, there is no strong scientific evidence that the strange signals received are signs of the presence of such beings.
Prof Husin acknowledged that society’s interest in the unseen is an expression of humanity’s great curiosity, a unique characteristic that drives the progress of civilization. For him, human curiosity is a great gift from the Creator.
“The discovery of a new window for observing the universe in the form of gravitational waves is clear evidence that the opportunity to uncover things that have been considered supernatural and metaphysical remains open as long as humans have a high sense of curiosity,” he said. (dr) (IAAS/LAN)
