Is there more to the universe than what we can see?

In summary, the conversation discusses the existence of luminous matter beyond the visible part of the universe and questions the validity of dark energy and dark matter. It is suggested that cosmic wave background noise could be a candidate for dark energy, but the idea is dismissed due to lack of evidence. The concept of dark matter violating conservation of energy is also questioned. The conversation ends with a statement about the limitations of observational cosmology.
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was just thinking if no luminous matter exist beyond the visible part of the universe.
then that indicated that temperature beyond visible part is 0k, then universe expands b/c of dark energy...cosmic wave background noise be a candidate for dark energy since it is the highest radiation in the universe.. the thing about dark matter is in it violating conservation of energy.. how can dark energy come out of no where?.
 
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Sorry, but what you have written really makes no sense at all. Maybe try again using proper punctuation and complete sentences.

was just thinking if no luminous matter exist beyond the visible part of the universe.
Luminous matter certainly exists beyond the observable universe.

then universe expands b/c of dark energy

The universe does not expand because of dark energy.

cosmic wave background noise be a candidate for dark energy since it is the highest radiation in the universe
This doesn't make sense.

the thing about dark matter is in it violating conservation of energy
This doesn't make sense. Dark matter doesn't violate conservation of energy.

how can dark energy come out of no where?.
Why do you think dark energy comes out of nowhere?
 
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nicksauce said:
Luminous matter certainly exists beyond the observable universe.

There is no way to falsify the existence of anything beyond the "observable universe" so for all intents and purposes there is no saying "certainly".
 
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dst said:
There is no way to falsify the existence of anything beyond the "observable universe" so for all intents and purposes there is no saying "certainly".

There is also no way to prove that Earth is not exactly in the center of universe, and that nothing exist outside of our observable patch. But that doesn't make anyone believe that it is so. Observational cosmology is limited with finite speed of light.
 
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I can say that there is still much we do not know about the universe. While our current understanding of the universe is based on what we can observe and measure, there may be aspects of the universe that we have yet to discover or understand.

One theory that attempts to explain the expansion of the universe is the presence of dark energy, which is believed to make up about 70% of the total energy in the universe. However, the exact nature of dark energy is still a mystery and there are ongoing research efforts to better understand it.

Regarding dark matter, it is true that its existence and properties are still being studied and debated. Some theories suggest that dark matter is made up of particles that do not interact with light, making it undetectable through traditional means. However, the concept of dark matter does not necessarily violate the conservation of energy, as it is believed to have a gravitational influence on visible matter.

In summary, while our current understanding of the universe is based on what we can see and measure, there is still much we do not know. The presence of dark energy and dark matter are still being studied and may hold the key to understanding the universe beyond what we can currently observe. Further research and advancements in technology will continue to expand our understanding of the universe and its mysteries.
 

1. How do we know that the universe is expanding?

Scientists have observed that galaxies are moving away from each other at an increasing rate. This is evidenced by the redshift of light from distant galaxies, which is caused by the stretching of space as the galaxies move further apart. Additionally, the cosmic microwave background radiation, which is the leftover radiation from the Big Bang, also supports the theory of an expanding universe.

2. What is the role of dark energy in the expansion of the universe?

Dark energy is a mysterious force that is thought to be responsible for the accelerating expansion of the universe. It makes up about 70% of the total energy in the universe and acts as a repulsive force, pushing galaxies away from each other. However, its exact nature and origin are still not fully understood by scientists.

3. Will the expansion of the universe ever stop?

Based on current observations and theories, it is unlikely that the expansion of the universe will ever stop. In fact, it is predicted that the expansion will continue to accelerate due to the influence of dark energy. This may eventually lead to a "Big Rip" scenario, where the universe will expand so rapidly that all matter will be torn apart.

4. Can the expansion of the universe be reversed?

It is currently unknown if the expansion of the universe can be reversed. Some theories suggest that if the amount of dark energy decreases, it may eventually be overcome by the force of gravity and the universe could begin to contract. However, this is still a topic of debate among scientists and more research is needed to fully understand the fate of the universe.

5. How does the expansion of the universe affect the formation of new galaxies?

The expansion of the universe does not directly affect the formation of new galaxies. In fact, the force of gravity is responsible for pulling matter together to form galaxies, regardless of the expansion of the universe. However, the rate of expansion may impact the distribution and evolution of galaxies over time.

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