Can fractional order dimension theory replace dark energy theory and explain cosmic acceleration and Olbers' Paradox?
I have been investigating whether fractional-order dimension theory could offer an alternative to dark energy in explaining cosmic acceleration. Rather than invoking an unknown energy component, could the observed expansion arise naturally from spacetime itself having non-integer dimensionality? If so, how might such a framework reconcile with current cosmological models and observational constraints?
Moreover, could this approach also address Olbers’ Paradox—the longstanding question of why the night sky remains dark despite an (in principle) infinite universe? If fractional dimensionality affects light propagation or the distribution of matter, might it provide a unified explanation for both cosmic acceleration and the darkness of the night sky?