A Universal Time-Delay Scale in Galaxy System Mergers

OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints) 2026 Preprint Open access

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Authors: Berat İlbasan
DOI: 10.17605/osf.io/f8r5y
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Abstract

This study proposes a universal gravitational time-delay constant (\tau_B \approx 150 Myr) that explains galaxy rotation curves and cluster mergers with 97.4% accuracy without the need for Dark Matter.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Galaxies: Formation Evolution Phenomena Pulsars and Gravitational Waves Research Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

Publication details

Journal / source
OSF Preprints (OSF Preprints)
Publication date
1 January 2026
Document type
Preprint