Yes I know ... and I like to better understand at least some details form this huge topic.phyzguy said:Hopefully you realize that this is a huge topic and that people spend their careers on the questions you raise.
Thank you ... i am going there ¸.·´¯`·.´¯`·.¸¸.·´¯`·.¸><(((º>phyzguy said:However, having said that, the website below might be a good place to start. The 'CSP Publications' tab has some good review articles, and the 'Data' tab has access to some of the data.
https://csp.obs.carnegiescience.edu/
The accelerating universe refers to the observed phenomenon where the expansion of the universe is accelerating, rather than slowing down as expected. This discovery was made through analyzing luminosity data from distant supernovae.
Luminosity data is used to measure the distance and brightness of distant supernovae. By comparing the expected and observed brightness of these supernovae, scientists can determine the rate at which the universe is expanding and whether it is accelerating or decelerating.
The discovery of the accelerating universe has revolutionized our understanding of the universe and its expansion. It has also led to the development of the theory of dark energy, which is thought to be the driving force behind the acceleration.
The accelerating universe does not directly contradict the Big Bang theory, but it does challenge our understanding of the universe's expansion. It suggests that the expansion is not slowing down due to gravity, as predicted by the Big Bang theory, but rather is being accelerated by an unknown force.
If the universe continues to accelerate, it will eventually lead to the "Big Rip" scenario, where the expansion becomes so rapid that it tears apart all matter and even space itself. However, more research is needed to fully understand the implications and potential outcomes of the accelerating universe.