Universe can surf the Big Rip; Nature article

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The discussion centers on a theory proposed by Ivan Seeking regarding "Phartons," which are suggested to inflate the universe in a manner akin to gas. This theory has been circulated among various institutions and universities for over five years, despite facing skepticism from some forum owners. The original post includes a link to further details about the theory and its implications for understanding cosmic inflation.

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Originally posted by Ivan Seeking
http://www.nature.com/nsu/030609/030609-7.html

Yes, I have indigestion?.. BBBUUUURRRRPP!

Thats better, I remember making a post some years ago, and I sent this post to a number of institutions and Universities, it put forward a theory of Phartons, and these Phartons would inflate the Universe like no other GAS!

I will post it here for all the newbies to give it the once over, go here to see this, bare in mind this has been around for more than five years, initially after sending it to 'all of the above', I got a lot of stick from certain forum owners, but nevertheless it does contain some interesting after-effects! :wink:

http://www.superstringtheory.com/forum/partboard/messages2/133.html[/URL]
 
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