Astrophysics

Gravity from Galactic Tension: Local Mechanics and Nonlocal Effects

Authors: Joseph Shaffer

This paper proposes a conceptual framework in which both the gravitational constant G and the phenomenon commonly referred to as dark energy arise from a single physical mechanism: a frozen in tension within a medium formed during an early universe phase transition. The model assumes the existence of a continuous, elastic like substrate created during the Big Bang. As the universe expanded, this medium experienced strain, producing a uniform tension that remained fixed once the expansion rate slowed. The gravitational constant emerges from the stiffness and strain of this medium. The conceptual framework relies on a two domain model, consisting of a local mechanical domain and a nonlocal entanglement domain. The framework naturally yields flat galactic rotation curves without invoking dark matter halos.

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[v1] 2026-03-28 18:47:51
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