Rethinking Dark Matter: The Case for 'Dark Dents' in Spacetime
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Chapter 1: Introduction to Dark Dents
The concept of "dark matter" may be an unnecessary addition to our understanding of the universe. Instead, we might consider the effects attributed to dark matter as "dark dents" in spacetime, caused by the gravitational distortions left by displaced matter.
This hypothesis can be illustrated during galactic collisions, where we can indirectly observe a "gravity well" that appears to move independently from the physical matter around it. This phenomenon suggests that matter can be displaced from these gravitational "dents," leaving the dents themselves intact.
The first video titled "Did we make a mistake? Dark matter alternative now looks like statistical error" delves into the implications of abandoning dark matter and considers the alternative explanations for gravitational effects observed in the universe.
Section 1.1: Observations of Galactic Collisions
In my research, I anticipated that images of colliding galaxies would reveal instances of matter being expelled from these gravitational dents, but it wasn't until now that I have encountered such evidence.
It stands to reason that while many galaxies would have drifted into these dents, some might exist in regions of low gravity, or "un-dented" spacetime. Surprisingly, it seems these "dark matter-free" galaxies may have had a stroke of luck in the past, particularly in the universe's early days when matter was more dispersed and spacetime was less distorted.
Subsection 1.1.1: The Cosmic Web and Spacetime Dents
The structure of the universe resembles a cosmic web, with high-gravity areas formed by the accumulation of matter. The "dark matter web" is essentially permanent "wrinkles" in the fabric of spacetime, indicating that certain regions are more heavily dented than others.
While matter generally settles within these deformations, it can also be ejected during collisions. This leads to the notion that dark matter is not necessary to explain the gravitational effects we observe.
Section 1.2: The Nature of Spacetime
The second video, "New Evidence Against Dark Matter! Or for dark matter?" discusses recent findings that challenge the existence of dark matter and explores the idea that all gravitational effects can be accounted for by normal matter, even when that matter is not present in the expected locations.
Chapter 2: The Implications of Dark Dents
The idea that spacetime remains warped even after mass has been evicted is a critical aspect of this theory. While Newton and Einstein correctly identified the warping of spacetime due to mass, they mistakenly assumed that spacetime would instantly return to its original state upon the removal of matter.
In reality, the dents in spacetime persist, leading to gravitational effects that do not require the existence of dark matter. What we observe as "dark dents" could merely be regions of gravity where detectable mass is absent.
In conclusion, the gravitational anomalies we have attributed to dark matter may instead stem from the enduring effects of normal matter on spacetime. As we continue to investigate these theories, it is important to reconsider our understanding of gravity and its relationship with matter.
Please send the Nobel Prize to Andre P. Laisney, Winnipeg MB. Thank you, and good night.