Hubble Tension Resolved By Geometry: Aperture Well Unification Theory

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Authors: O'Shields, Brian
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Abstract

We present a fully geometric resolution of the Hubble tension within the Aperture–Well Unifica- tion Theory (AWUT). In this framework, spacetime is constructed from three coupled harmonic media—Blue (expansion), Red (curvature wells), and Purple (a mediating band)—all emerging from the Ka–Boom and Planck–Stop initial conditions. Cosmic expansion is encoded in the effective oscillation of the Blue medium. As structure forms, coagulated Red wells and a broadening Purple band distort Blue rails, increasing the effective path length of expansion modes. Early–universe probes (CMB) observe Blue in a nearly uniform state, while late–universe probes measure Blue rails deformed by a fully developed cosmic web. This naturally produces two different inferred values of H0 without modifying early–universe physics or introducing new fields. From AWUT first principles we derive the rail–wrinkling equation, which connects the frac- tional Hubble shift to the Blue–Red harmonic gap (fB−fR)/fB , the baryon fraction ΩR, and a single dimensionless coagulation factor Ceff summarizing the degree of curvature concentration: ∆H = λR ΩR Ceff. H0 Using only the observed Hubble tension and the measured baryonic fraction, we infer a present– day coagulation factor Ceff(0) = 6.8 ±0.8. This single empirically determined quantity is then held fixed and used to predict a reduced late–time BAO sound horizon, environment– dependent shifts in lensing–based H0, a mild low–redshift Hubble anisotropy, and an upward tilt in chronometer H(z) reconstructions. The same harmonic structure has previously matched galaxy rotation curves, lensing locks, atomic structure, and the muon anomalous magnetic moment. Here we show that the Hubble tension is another natural emergent property of AWUT’s geometric spacetime, and we outline clear falsification tests for upcoming surveys.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Cosmology and Gravitation Theories Galaxies: Formation Evolution Phenomena Astronomy and Astrophysical Research

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Journal / source
Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
10 January 2026