For over two decades, the concept of dark energy has dominated cosmology as the mysterious force driving the accelerated expansion of the universe. According to the prevailing model, nearly 70% of the cosmos is composed of this unseen energy, which supposedly acts as a counter to gravity. Yet, despite its central role in modern astrophysics, dark energy has never been directly observed. It exists as a mathematical placeholder—a theoretical patch to explain gaps in our equations. This leads us to ask: What if dark energy is not a real entity at all, but rather a miscalculation?
This is the core argument advanced by Scientist Baldevkrishan Sharma in his groundbreaking book, Natural Universe Expansion (NUE). Sharma, Chairman of the Astrogenesis Research Foundation, presents the NUE Theory as a bold alternative to the dark energy hypothesis. Instead of assuming an invisible force, Sharma identifies fundamental flaws in Hubble’s Law, the century-old principle that underpins much of modern cosmology.
Hubble’s Law suggested that galaxies are receding at speeds proportional to their distance, leading to the idea of an expanding universe. However, the law’s fixed constant—the Hubble Constant—has never been consistently measured. Different methods yield different values, creating what NASA calls the “Hubble Tension.” To solve this inconsistency, mainstream science introduced dark energy as a compensating factor.
Sharma’s NUE Theory approaches the problem differently. He incorporates time as a dynamic element in cosmic expansion, which Hubble’s formulation overlooked. From this, he derives the Nu Constant (98.2889 km/s/Mpc), a more precise and evolving constant that naturally accounts for the universe’s accelerated expansion. With this model, there is no need to invoke dark energy or dark matter as explanatory crutches. The universe’s behavior can be understood through intrinsic, continuous growth governed by the NUE Law.
What makes the NUE framework revolutionary is its holistic scope. It does not only explain distant galaxies—it extends to the Earth-Moon system, solar cycles, atomic structures, and even tectonic activity. Moreover, Sharma introduces the Living Organic Universe Model, portraying the cosmos as a dynamic, self-regulating system rather than a static or lifeless mechanism.
The implications are profound. If dark energy is indeed a miscalculation, then billions in research have been directed at chasing a phantom. Instead, resources could shift toward exploring new mathematical frameworks like NUE that align with observation without relying on unverified entities. For scientists and PhD researchers in cosmology and astrophysics, this is an open invitation to test Sharma’s equations against real-world data.
Ultimately, dark energy may not be a cosmic mystery waiting to be detected, but a conceptual error in how we’ve modeled the universe. By challenging assumptions, the NUE Theory reignites the most fundamental debates in physics: How does the universe truly expand, and what laws govern its evolution?
In the words of Sharma, the universe is not held together by elusive forces, but by natural expansion itself—a process as organic and dynamic as life.
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