Year: 2000
Type: preprint
Abstract: In this paper a new theory of Dark Matter is proposed. Experimental analysis of several Galaxies show how the non-gravitational contribution to galactic Velocity Rotation Curves can be interpreted as that due to the Cosmological Constant $Λ$. The experimentally determined values for $Λ$ are found to be consistent with those expected from Cosmological Constraints. The Cosmological Constant is interpreted as leading to a constant energy density which in turn can be used to partly address the energy deficit problem (Dark Energy) of the Universe. The work presented here leads to the conclusion that the Cosmological Constant is negative and that the universe is de-accelerating. This is in clear contradiction to the Type Ia Supernovae results which support an accelerating universe.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Authors: Kraniotis, G. V., Whitehouse, S. B.
Institutions: University of London, Royal Holloway University of London
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1502352316