Estimation of Galactic Masses Using the Zero Energy-Momentum Cosmological Principle

Summary

The cosmological zero energy-momentum principle is briefly explained. It is then applied in a quasi-Newtonian model to derive Jeans’ instability criterion, once without and once with electrical charges. The calculation of the masses of galaxies from it yields a reasonable agreement if the estimated values for the temperature in galaxies are used. However, since the zero energy principle rather implies that we use the CBBR temperature we obtain about 5 × 10⁸ solar masses. An expanding Newto- nianlike universe combined with the zero energy principle gives presently no definite conclusion about the stability; but if unstable the relevant wavelengths and masses seem qualitatively acceptable.