Though it is known that the Universe is expanding, it is the discovery that expansion is accelerating is astounding. It is one long held logical assumption that the Universe after the Big Bang would eventually slow its expansion and start to contract under the force of its gravity. It was proved wrong by scientists – won this year’s Noble Prize for Physics. => Universe will end in ICE if expansion continues to accelerate.
By analyzing particular type of Supernovae(exploding starts) & using Red Shift technique.If the Universe expansion slowing, than the light from a this type of Supernovae would have been far stronger than then they were to be. The findings are important for not only flipping the existing assumptions, but also for raising more questions than answers.
Finding calls for MYSTERIOUS forces @work in the Universe that can’t be detected by any means except by their effect they are perceived to have. In simple terms, Dark Energy which estimated to constitute 75% of the Universe are something overcoming the force of gravity of the Universe.
How little we know about the Universe & put the recent CERN finding of speed of tiny invisible subatomic particles, neutrinos > c (speed of light, which is universal speed according to Einstein and basis of his theory of relativity) much more in the context.
CERN findings if proved to be true, would question the following important inferences of theory of relativity ::
1. E = mc² , explains how the tiny amount of matter can create huge amount of energy or how the Sun & other Starts produce energy or how nuclear power is generated).
2. ‘c’, speed of light is used in calculations of Size & Age of the Universe, radius of Black Holes or Power generated by nuclear reactor.
3. Causality of cause & effect relation in limbo. If one can travel faster than the speed to light, one may go back in time….entire time & space concept?
- Mood: Pensive mode Music running in background: Ajeeb dastan hian yeh, kahan suru kahan khama, yeh manjeele hian kaunsi…. Marking the occasion of Vijaya Dashmi, the victory of good over evil ! Man se raavan jo nikale raam uske man main hian … & To triumph at all odds, To unconquerable spirits, To stare challenges in the face, To look at destiny and say ‘here I am, and I will shape you’….To Steve Jobs..Rest your soul!! you will be remembered long for undefying human spirit and creativity.
October 20, 2011 at 12:48 am |
Very interesting, I have viewed quite a few documentaries on this topic. It does make sense that if the universe continues to expand this will cause the energy to dissipate and turn more matter into frozen form (although not necessarily ice because not all matter is made of water).
Your article also reminded me of a movie titled “Dark Matter.” It’s a great movie to watch if you are interested in Dark Energy and mysteries of the universe.