Paradigm Shift in Cosmology - Continuous Energy Recycling Through the Grid-Higgs Framework
Creators: name: Magnusson, Morten
Publisher: name: figshare
Year: 2025
Subjects: classificationCode: 510103
subject: Cosmology and extragalactic astronomy
classificationCode: 510701
subject: Astroparticle physics and particle cosmology

description: AbstractCosmology currently relies on the Lambda Cold Dark Matter (ΛCDM) model, grounded in the Big Bang paradigm, to describe the evolution and structure of the universe. However, despite its successes, significant challenges remain unresolved, including tensions in the measurement of the Hubble constant, the enigmatic nature of dark matter and dark energy, and observed anomalies in gravitational lensing. This paper introduces an innovative cosmological framework known as the Grid-Higgs Framework, offering a compelling alternative that addresses these longstanding issues through the principle of continuous energy recycling.Central to this framework is the concept of energy flow, which is proposed to dynamically govern the structure and evolution of the universe. Unlike traditional cosmological models that rely on singular origin events such as the Big Bang, the Grid-Higgs Framework proposes a continuous cycle of energy recycling occurring at the maximal entropy state, known as the Altular boundary. At this boundary, energy reaches maximum dispersion, and conventional spacetime dynamics cease, initiating a transition through quantum-gravitational interactions. The result is a continuous influx of energy back into observable spacetime, a process empirically observed as the cosmic microwave background (CMB).The Grid-Higgs Framework further posits that spacetime is structured and stabilized by a dynamic grid regulated by the Higgs field, where Higgs bosons serve as fundamental structural nodes. In this context, dark matter is not an exotic form of matter but an emergent effect known as entropic tension, arising from entropy gradients within the grid structure itself. Similarly, black holes are reinterpreted not as singularities, but rather as regions where extreme entropy gradients result in local grid collapses.This new paradigm has been rigorously tested using extensive observational data sets, including high-resolution CMB observations from the Atacama Cosmology Telescope (ACT) and the Wilkinson Microwave Anisotropy Probe (WMAP), as well as astrophysical data from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST), Sloan Digital Sky Survey (SDSS), Planck satellite measurements, and gravitational wave detections from the Laser Interferometer Gravitational-Wave Observatory (LIGO). The analyses confirm several of the framework's unique predictions, such as gravitational lensing deviations and accurately reproduced galactic rotation curves without the need for dark matter.Comparative statistical analyses have indicated exceptional agreement between the predictions of the Grid-Higgs Framework and observational data, even surpassing the widely accepted ΛCDM model in certain key areas. Notably, the framework explains the observed CMB anisotropies as naturally arising from continuous energy influx rather than remnants from an isolated Big Bang event, presenting predictions that closely match high-precision observations from Planck satellite measurements.Moreover, the Grid-Higgs Framework naturally addresses the longstanding issue of universal isotropy without invoking the concept of inflation, proposing instead that entropy-driven energy fluctuations inherently produce the homogeneous and isotropic conditions observed at cosmological scales.This model not only offers explanations for existing anomalies but also makes clear predictions that are readily testable with ongoing and future observational programs, such as those utilizing data from JWST, Euclid, and the LSST. Additionally, its implications extend beyond cosmology, potentially impacting our understanding of fundamental physics, quantum mechanics, and gravity by providing a coherent link between these fields through entropy-driven energy dynamics.In conclusion, the Grid-Higgs Framework offers a fresh perspective in cosmological theory by introducing continuous energy recycling as a fundamental cosmic process. By challenging conventional assumptions and integrating quantum-scale phenomena with cosmological-scale observations, it presents a robust, testable, and unified model poised to significantly contribute to cosmological discourse and research in the years ahead.