In physical cosmology and astronomy, dark energy is a proposed form of energy that affects the universe on its largest scales. Its primary effect is to drive the accelerating expansion of the universe
Diagram representing a proposed model for the accelerated expansion of the universe due to dark energy
A Type Ia supernova (bright spot on the bottom-left) near NGC 4526
The equation of state of Dark Energy for 4 common models by Redshift. A: CPL Model, B: Jassal Model, C: Barboza & Alcaniz Model, D: Wetterich Model
An inhomogeneous cosmology is a physical cosmological theory which, unlike the dominant cosmological concordance model, postulates that inhomogeneities in the distribution of matter across the univers
Possible shapes of the universe
Timeline of the universe according to the CMB