Physicist claims 95% of the universe might be an illusion: Dark matter and dark energy could be fake

What If 95% of the Universe Is Fake? (Image: Canva)

Scientists have long thought that the majority of the universe is invisible. Almost 95% of cosmic material was credited to dark matter and dark energy, which affected cosmic structure and expansion. Physicist Rajendra Gupta now presents a new view that contradicts conventional assumptions regarding the universe.

A Single Equation for Cosmic Mysteries

Gupta's work, as published by LBV Magazine, points out that phenomena in the universe can be explained differently. He is attributing dark matter and dark energy effects to decaying fundamental forces over time. This model employs one variable parameter, α, which varies with the scale of observation. The parameter varies little over enormous cosmic distances but with variation within galaxies in order to account for their distinctive gravitational patterns. Gupta contends that the same equation can be used to describe accelerating expansion as well as galactic rotation without having to invoke unseen particles.

Describing Galaxy Rotation Without Dark Matter

Galaxy rotation curves have been confounding astronomers for decades. Stars on the peripheries of galaxies rotate faster than visible matter can account for. Conventional wisdom attributed this to unknown haloes of dark matter extending around galaxies. Gupta's theory suggests that fluctuations in α, based on the arrangement of normal matter, produce gravitational effects that masquerade as dark matter. Denser areas remain unaltered, while less dense areas produce more gravity, duplicating observed galactic rotation curves without missing mass.

Revising Cosmic Timelines and Structure Formation

A second implication of Gupta's theory is for the age of the universe. There are observations indicating galaxies and supermassive black holes emerging ahead of cosmic formation time as predicted by present theory. With a constant diminution of forces, the model is able to extend cosmic time, allowing structures sufficient time to grow organically. This obviates dark energy-accelerated expansion or the introduction of exotic matter to account for early cosmic development. Gupta propounds that thoroughly documented physical laws can explain these phenomena without invoking untested entities.

Implications for Cosmology

Although still in early stages, Gupta’s proposal invites rethinking of modern cosmology. If correct, dark matter and dark energy may be conceptual tools rather than physical substances. As Gupta concludes, “Perhaps the universe’s greatest secrets are just tricks played by nature’s evolving constants.” Future research will determine whether this approach can stand up to observation and analysis, potentially reshaping our understanding of the cosmos.