SMRTR Science & EngineeringMay 28, 2025Hacker News

The Blowtorch Theory: A new model for structure formation in the universe

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The Blowtorch Theory challenges current cosmic structure formation models, proposing that early supermassive black hole jets shaped the universe through electromagnetic processes, without dark matter. Recent observations of large early galaxies and black holes support this idea. The theory suggests jets created low-pressure cavities and magnetic field lines that expanded into the cosmic web. This active model contrasts with the passive, gravity-based Lambda Cold Dark Matter theory, potentially explaining rapid early galaxy formation.

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