Large cosmic structures are assumed to expand at a certain rate as the universe expands, with galaxy clusters and other dense regions in space expanding faster than empty space. New research from the University of Michigan reveals that the growth rate of these structures is slower than expected, contradicting previous understandings based on Albert Einstein’s Theory of Relativity.
Our cosmos is “woven” with galaxies like a large spider’s web, they are not distributed equally, but gather in a group. The initially small mass collects more and more matter through gravitational interaction, and this region gradually collapses under its own gravity as it becomes denser. According to the researchers, these clumps become denser as they collapse, which is described as growth.
Researchers have used multiple methods to analyze the growth of large space structures over time. They concluded that growth slows over time.
Scientists want to confirm the theory with different statistical models and understand why the structures grow more slowly than expected.
Source: Knowridge