Abstract

A unified framework for dark energy and dark matter is proposed in which space is modeled as a self-compressive energy continuum undergoing sub-Planck-scale oscillations. Localized variations in the energy–pressure gradients of the continuum are assumed to produce energy peaks that collapse into multiple discrete quanta, which then coalesce to form fundamental particles surrounded by a sub-quantum field. This field is characterized by two conserved components: a divergent energy flux and a solenoidal (curl) energy flux. The divergent flux is interpreted as dark energy responsible for cosmic acceleration, while the curl flux is interpreted as dark matter responsible for gravitational clustering. Coupled governing equations are derived using flux conservation principles and are incorporated into the Friedmann cosmological framework. Numerical estimations indicate that, for characteristic wavelengths on the order of m, a vacuum energy density of approximately  kg m^-3 is obtained, consistent with observational findings. For galactic-scale parameters, the curl component yields a dark matter density of approximately kg m^-3, also in agreement with measured values. Rotational velocity curves calculated for NGC 3198 exhibit trends closely aligned with observational data. These results suggest that dark energy and dark matter may emerge as distinct dynamical manifestations of a single underlying self-compressive energy continuum, thereby providing a unified physical interpretation of the dark sector.

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