The time evolution of dark matter structures in Uchuu. (IMAGE)

Chiba University

The time evolution of dark matter structures in Uchuu.

Caption

Dark energy is responsible for the expansion of the Universe, but its true nature is still a subject of much debate. Computer simulations based on the latest astronomical data enable scientists to understand the effects of different values and behaviors of the dark energy parameter. This image shows the time evolution of dark matter structures revealed by one of the largest computational simulations, Uchuu, which is based on the standard cosmological model. The evolution is shown in the clockwise direction from the top-left panel.

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Drs Tomoaki Ishiyama and Hirotaka Nakayama, 4D2U Project, NAOJ Source Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R7nV6JEMGAo

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