Re. Dark matter. Concept of nothing

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The discussion centers on the concept of dark matter and the belief among physicists that there is a structure to the voids in space. Participants argue that the existence of measurable structures contradicts basic principles of physics, which state that for something to exist, there must also be nothing. The forum emphasizes its focus on mainstream physics, discouraging debates on alternative theories and encouraging explanations of established theories instead.

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Students of physics, astrophysicists, and anyone interested in understanding the complexities of dark matter and the philosophical implications of existence in the universe.

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"Why do so many physicists believe there has to be a structure to the vast voids in space" ?

Surely, Their thinking defies the basic principles of physics, i.e. in order to have something
there has to be nothing ! to have a positive there also has to be a negative, so as for the positive to function !

“Can someone explain why not” ?
 
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The structures are not theoretical entities, they exist and are measurable.
 
Philip Carvey said:
“Can someone explain why not” ?
Hi Philip Carvey,

This forum is dedicated to helping people learn and understand mainstream physics as practiced today by professional physicists. It is not for debunking alternative theories. We can discuss "Explain why theory X says Y" but "Explain why not" is out of scope.
 

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