A new paradigm for the universe (preliminary version)
Year: 2003
Type: preprint
Abstract: A new paradigm for the structure of galaxies is proposed. The main hypothesis is that a normal galaxy contains a hypermassive black hole at its centre which generates the spiral arms. The paradigm gives satisfactory explanations for: • The rotation curve of a galaxy. • The spherical bulge at the centre of a normal galaxy. • The spiral structure and long-term stability of a normal galaxy. • The age and orbits of globular clusters. • The origin and prevalence of solar systems. • (Highly speculative) the origin of life. The paradigm is compatible with direct observations but not with many of the current interpretations of these observations. It is also incompatible with large swathes of current cosmological theory and in particular with the expanding universe and hot big bang theories. A tentative new explanation for the observed redshift of distant objects is given which is compatible with a static model for the universe. This paper is being circulated in a very preliminary form in the hope that others will work both on interpreting observational data in the light of the new paradigm and on the obvious gaps in underlying theory.
Source: arXiv (Cornell University)
Author: Colin Rourke
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W2992239330