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Graviton scattering and matter distribution.

R J Britten1

  • 1California Institute of Technology, Corona del Mar, CA 92625, USA.

Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences of the United States of America
|May 1, 1992
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This model explains galactic dynamics and rotation curves using graviton diffusion, eliminating the need for dark matter. Graviton scattering creates a 1/R attraction law, crucial for early universe structure formation.

Area of Science:

  • Cosmology and astrophysics
  • Theoretical physics
  • Gravitational dynamics

Background:

  • Galactic rotation curves and dynamics are not fully explained by current models.
  • The existence of dark matter is inferred to account for observed galactic phenomena.
  • A theoretical framework for gravity that aligns with cosmological observations is needed.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To propose a novel model of gravitation based on graviton emission and absorption.
  • To explain galactic dynamics and rotation curves without invoking dark matter.
  • To investigate the implications of this model for the early universe and large-scale structure formation.

Main Methods:

  • Modeling gravitation as the result of graviton emission, absorption, and scattering.

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  • Applying a random walk diffusion model for gravitons in galactic regions.
  • Analyzing the resulting 1/R force law and its impact on gravitational collapse.

    • Main Results:

    • Graviton diffusion leads to a 1/R attractive force, consistent with observed galactic rotation curves.
    • The model explains galactic dynamics without requiring dark matter.
    • The 1/R law facilitates early universe collapse, forming structures and voids consistent with observations.

    Conclusions:

    • Graviton diffusion offers a viable alternative to dark matter for explaining galactic dynamics.
    • The model provides insights into the formation of large-scale structures and cosmic voids.
    • Further theoretical work is needed to justify the scattering of gravitons.