Gravity's Effect on Universe Expansion: Dark Energy?

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The discussion centers on the hypothesis that gravity may create a "wake" in subspace, potentially generating an undetectable energy source or negative pressure that influences the expansion of the universe. Participants explore the idea that the universe's accelerating expansion could be linked to the gravitational effects of massive objects like stars and black holes, which may have increased over time. The concept of dark energy is introduced as a possible explanation for this phenomenon. However, skepticism arises regarding the use of the term "subspace," which is deemed more relevant to science fiction than to established physics.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of general relativity and its implications on gravity
  • Familiarity with the concept of dark energy in cosmology
  • Knowledge of the Big Bang theory and the timeline of the universe's expansion
  • Basic grasp of astrophysical phenomena such as black holes and their gravitational effects
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the role of dark energy in the universe's expansion
  • Study general relativity and its impact on gravitational forces
  • Explore the effects of massive celestial bodies on spacetime
  • Investigate the scientific consensus on the terminology used in physics versus science fiction
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Astronomers, physicists, and anyone interested in the dynamics of cosmic expansion and the nature of dark energy.

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Does gravity create a wake in subspace? If so would this wake produce a undetectable energy source or negative pressure in subspace which would indirectly lead to the expansion of all atoms in normal space that sit upon it?

If the universe's expansion is accelerating then could this be because after the initial big bang (a few million-billion years later) there were more distorting gravity forces (stars, black holes, etc...) which would produce more of the wake effect then less distorting gravity forces (gas clouds) which would have existed earlier?

Could this be dark energy?

You may think that this post is hilarious, as I know little of physics, but I thought I'd throw it out there and see if its complete garbage.
 
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I'm sorry but your question doesn't make any sense. "Subspace" may be a term tossed around in science fiction, but this does not equate to real physics.
 

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