Galaxy redshift abundance periodicity from Fourier analysis of number counts $N(z)$ using SDSS and 2dF GRS galaxy surveys

TL;DR

Fourier analysis of galaxy redshift data from SDSS and 2dF surveys reveals preferred periodic spacings, suggesting oscillations in the universe's expansion rate over cosmic history.

Contribution

This study identifies specific redshift and co-moving distance periodicities using Fourier analysis, providing evidence for oscillatory behavior in the universe's expansion.

Findings

Preferred redshift spacings of 0.0102, 0.0246, 0.0448 confirmed

Regular co-moving radial distance spacings of ~32, 73, 127 Mpc identified

Results support oscillations in the universe's expansion rate over time

Abstract

A Fourier analysis on galaxy number counts from redshift data of both the Sloan Digital Sky Survey and the 2dF Galaxy Redshift Survey indicates that galaxies have preferred periodic redshift spacings of $\Delta z =$ 0.0102, 0.0246, and 0.0448 in the SDSS and strong agreement with the results from the 2dF GRS. The redshift spacings are confirmed by the mass density fluctuations, the power spectrum $P(z)$ and $N_{pairs}$ calculations. Application of the Hubble law results in galaxies preferentially located on co-moving concentric shells with periodic spacings. The combined results from both surveys indicate regular co-moving radial distance spacings of $31.7 \pm 1.8$ $h^{-1} Mpc$, $73.4 \pm 5.8$ $h^{-1} Mpc$ and $127 \pm 21$ $h^{-1} Mpc$. The results are consistent with oscillations in the expansion rate of the universe over past epochs.