A Publish a Theory: An Alternative Gravity & Dark Matter Explained

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The discussion centers on a proposed theory that offers an alternative explanation for gravity and dark matter, emphasizing its mathematical validity on a large scale. However, it highlights the challenges faced by Milgrom's law (MOND), particularly its inability to fully account for dark matter in galaxy clusters and the observational discrepancies noted in various studies. The conversation suggests that to gain recognition, the theorist should consult with a physics professor for potential sponsorship and guidance on publishing in academic forums. Additionally, the forum emphasizes that personal theories and speculative science are not the focus of their discussions. Ultimately, the thread concludes with a reminder to adhere to the site's guidelines regarding theoretical discourse.
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I have a Theory providing an alternative behavior of gravity and an explanation for the perception of dark matter. The math works at least in the large scale (not quantum). How do I publish this for the physics world to see? I want my Nobel Prize (joking). Legitimate answers would be highly appreciated but all are welcome.
 
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Outstanding problems for MOND
The most serious problem facing Milgrom's law is that it cannot completely eliminate the need for dark matter in all astrophysical systems: galaxy clusters show a residual mass discrepancy even when analysed using MOND.[2] The fact that some form of unseen mass must exist in these systems detracts from the elegance of MOND as a solution to the missing mass problem, although the amount of extra mass required is 5 times less than in a Newtonian analysis, and there is no requirement that the missing mass be non-baryonic. It has been speculated that 2 eV neutrinos could account for the cluster observations in MOND while preserving the theory's successes at the galaxy scale.[45][46] Indeed, analysis of sharp lensing data for the galaxy cluster Abell 1689 shows that MOND only becomes distinctive at Mpc distance from the center, so that Zwicky's conundrum remains [47], and 1.8 eV neutrinos are needed in clusters. [48]

The 2006 observation of a pair of colliding galaxy clusters known as the "Bullet Cluster",[49] poses a significant challenge for all theories proposing a modified gravity solution to the missing mass problem, including MOND. Astronomers measured the distribution of stellar and gas mass in the clusters using visible and X-ray light, respectively, and in addition mapped the inferred dark matter density using gravitational lensing. In MOND, one would expect the missing mass (which is only apparent since it results from using Newtonian as opposed to MONDian dynamics) to be centred on the visible mass. In ΛCDM, on the other hand, one would expect the dark matter to be significantly offset from the visible mass because the halos of the two colliding clusters would pass through each other (assuming, as is conventional, that dark matter is collisionless), whilst the cluster gas would interact and end up at the centre. An offset is clearly seen in the observations. It has been suggested, however, that MOND-based models may be able to generate such an offset in strongly non-spherically-symmetric systems, such as the Bullet Cluster.[50]

Several other studies have noted observational difficulties with MOND. For example, it has been claimed that MOND offers a poor fit to the velocity dispersion profile of globular clusters and the temperature profile of galaxy clusters,[51][52] that different values of a0 are required for agreement with different galaxies' rotation curves,[53] and that MOND is naturally unsuited to forming the basis of a theory of cosmology.[54] Furthermore, many versions of MOND predict that the speed of light be different from the speed of gravity, but in 2017 the speed of gravitational waves was measured to be equal to the speed of light.[4]

Besides these observational issues, MOND and its generalisations are plagued by theoretical difficulties.[54][55] Several ad-hoc and inelegant additions to general relativity are required to create a theory with a non-Newtonian non-relativistic limit, the plethora of different versions of the theory offer diverging predictions in simple physical situations and thus make it difficult to test the framework conclusively, and some formulations (most prominently those based on modified inertia) have long suffered from poor compatibility with cherished physical principles such as conservation laws.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Modified_Newtonian_dynamics

Is your theory can explain these ? How your theory is different from MOND ? Since you are asked this question you are not in academy ( I highly suppose) Hence I am not sure that your theory can solve Dark matter problem.
 
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Your best bet would be to discuss it with a Physics Prof at your local college and if they think its worth it you might get them to sponsor it to the arxiv.org website so other physicists will see it.

To get it peer reviewed and journal published would need more professional credentials and help which again means getting connected to a Physics Prof interested in this field of research.

Please be aware that our site doesn't not discuss personal theories or speculative science and so we won't debate the merits of your theory here.

In conclusion, there's not much more to say and so I'm closing the thread and thanking @Arman777 for commenting on MOND theories.
 
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