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Record 1 2020-01-21

English

Subject field(s)
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Relativity (Physics)
DEF

[A] hypothetical form of energy that permeates space and exerts a negative pressure, which would have gravitational effects to account for the differences between the theoretical and observational results of gravitational effects on visible matter.

CONT

A mysterious quantity known as dark energy makes up nearly three-fourths of the universe, yet scientists are unsure not only what it is but how it operates.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Relativité (Physique)
DEF

[Forme] d'énergie hypothétique remplissant tout l'Univers et exerçant une pression négative se comportant comme une force gravitationnelle répulsive.

Spanish

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