Resolving the Final Parsec Problem via UIF-Induced Dynamical Friction in the SV0 Framework
Year: 2026
Type: preprint
Abstract: The coalescence of supermassive black holes (SMBHs) is hindered by the "Final Parsec Problem": as a binary SMBH inspirals, it ejects surrounding stars and gas, depleting the dynamical friction needed to bring it down to the gravitational wave emission regime. In this paper (Paper XLI of the SV0 series), we present a natural resolution within the Signed-Volume (SV0) framework. We propose that the Universal Information Field (UIF), which constitutes the SV0 dark matter, provides a pervasive, continuous source of dynamical friction. Unlike baryonic matter, the UIF cannot be ejected by gravitational slingshot. Furthermore, the SV0 dark energy-dark matter interaction (Paper XXIX) causes the UIF density to form a gravitational wake around the binary SMBHs. We calculate the resulting friction force and show that it is sufficient to drive the binary from 1 pc down to the milliparsec scale, where gravitational wave emission takes over. This resolves the Final Parsec Problem and provides a new observable signature for the SV0 dark matter. Keywords:Final Parsec Problem; Supermassive Black Holes; Dynamical Friction; Universal Information Field; SV0 Theory; Pulsar Timing Arrays; Astrophysics.
Author: Sandaruwan, M. Uditha
Language: English
Subfield: Astronomy and Astrophysics
Field: Physics and Astronomy
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W7225638571
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