Phantom Matter

Contents

1 Overview of Phantom Matter
2 Are physicists just making up dark energy?
3 Does Dark Energy Vary with Time?
4 Forgot your password?
5 Have a question or comment?
6 Planning your next visit?
7 What is phantom matter and how is it different from dark matter?
8 History of Phantom Matter

Overview of Phantom Matter

Phantom matter is the mysterious substance invoked in certain explanations for the accelerating expansion of the universe, which more commonly comes under the heading of dark energy.

Phantom matter might not exist, or it might not have the properties necessary to create these wormholes.

Are physicists just making up dark energy?

In this week's "Ask a Physicist," I get defensive about dark energy.

Does Dark Energy Vary with Time?

Einstein introduced the concept of dark energy 100 years ago.

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What is phantom matter and how is it different from dark matter?

What is phantom matter and how is it different from dark matter? I have googled the term “Phantom Matter” and the results were mostly research papers which assume that the readers already know the term.