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The Relative Expansion of the Universe

Received: 3 March 2015     Accepted: 12 April 2015     Published: 27 April 2015
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Abstract

This is an alternate explanation to the redshift effect and increasing distance between galaxies. Everything in the universe excluding empty space is shrinking, including elementary particles. In contrast to everything else, the empty space would appear to be expanding. This idea is compatible with most of established science, such as the theory of relativity, the doppler effect, the big rip idea. And, it also helps explain dark energy. An idea that is not very well understood yet.

Published in American Journal of Astronomy and Astrophysics (Volume 3, Issue 3)
DOI 10.11648/j.ajaa.20150303.11
Page(s) 37-39
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Keywords

Universe, Expansion, Cosmology, Physics, Relativity

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