Isn't the "big chill" the most probable theory to date?
In layman terms, dark energy increases at a consistent rate instead of an exponential rate. The universe continues to expand forever. Eventually all star formation will cease, and the only thing left in the universe will be black holes and red dwarfs. Eventually black holes will evaporate via Hawking radiation leaving nothing but unbound photons.
At least if I understand it correctly. The good new is that the time scales are truly enormous. 100's of trillions of years.
In layman terms, dark energy increases at a consistent rate instead of an exponential rate. The universe continues to expand forever. Eventually all star formation will cease, and the only thing left in the universe will be black holes and red dwarfs. Eventually black holes will evaporate via Hawking radiation leaving nothing but unbound photons.
At least if I understand it correctly. The good new is that the time scales are truly enormous. 100's of trillions of years.
“Understanding is a three edged sword: your side, their side, and the truth.”
