Virial estimator for dark energy

TL;DR

This paper introduces a novel virial estimator for local dark energy density based on the virial theorem, providing a new method to measure dark energy in non-relativistic systems.

Contribution

It proposes a new virial estimator for dark energy density derived from the virial theorem applicable to non-relativistic gravitating systems.

Findings

Provides a new method for estimating local dark energy density.

Derives the estimator from fundamental virial theorem principles.

Offers potential for improved dark energy measurements in astrophysical systems.

Abstract

A new estimator of the local density of dark energy is suggested which comes from the virial theorem for non-relativistic gravitating systems embedded in the uniform dark energy background.