In quantum mechanics, the phenomenon known as quantum entanglement describes how two or more particles can become so deeply interconnected that the quantum state of one particle instantaneously determines the state of the other, regardless of the spatial separation between them. This means that if an observer measures a property (such as spin or polarization) of one entangled particle, the complementary property of the other particle is instantly set, even if the particles are separated by vast distances.
Now, if we consider this concept in the context of gravitational waves, energy, and matter, we could hypothesize that some of the “missing” energy or matter within a closed system or region might be influenced by similar entangled effects that occur beyond our direct observational reach. Observations have shown that galaxies and galaxy clusters exhibit gravitational effects that are disproportionate to the visible matter they contain. This “missing mass” has led to the hypothesis of dark matter—a form of matter that doesn’t emit, absorb, or reflect electromagnetic radiation and thus remains undetectable except through its gravitational influence on visible matter. Dark matter is estimated to account for roughly 27% of the universe’s total energy density, playing an essential role in cosmic structure formation, though its true nature remains unknown. Several particle candidates, such as weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), are under investigation to explain it.
In addition, in the 1990s, astronomers discovered that the universe’s expansion is accelerating—a finding that suggests a mysterious force, termed dark energy, counteracts gravity on a cosmological scale, driving galaxies apart faster over time.
Dark energy, which constitutes about 68% of the universe’s energy density, is often associated with the “cosmological constant” in Einstein’s equations—a term that acts as a repulsive force against gravity. Its origin and characteristics, however, are still among cosmology’s greatest mysteries.
Conceptual Perspective: Dark Matter (Missing Mass): Explains gravitational effects that cannot be accounted for by visible matter, crucial for the formation and structure of galaxies.
Dark Energy: Drives the universe’s accelerated expansion, effectively opposing gravity over cosmic scales.Together, dark matter and dark energy comprise approximately 95% of the universe’s mass-energy content, with ordinary matter (like stars, planets, and interstellar gas) making up just around 5%. This leaves most of the universe’s composition unexplained, fueling research at the frontier of physics and astronomy.
Hypothesis: Entanglement as a Bridge to Hidden Dimensions If we consider the possibility that the “missing” mass and dark energy might not be missing but could instead be manifestations of entangled particles or energy existing in a different part of the universe or even in other dimensions, we encounter an intriguing framework. Quantum entanglement could potentially act as a bridge, with these distant or dimensionally shifted particles influencing the observed gravitational effects in a way that appears to be localized.
Thus, the observed “bending” of light or gravitational lensing, which requires a certain amount of mass, might actually be an effect of entangled particles or dark energy from another region or dimension interacting with the observed system. The gravitational effects would therefore be influenced by “spooky actions at a distance,” challenging the idea of locality and suggesting that our measurements in a given region are subtly affected by entangled interactions extending beyond that region or even across different dimensional boundaries.