The Dead Universe Theory (DUT) Simulator 1.0: Exploring the Final Cosmos Through Non-Singular Quantum Gravitational Computation

Joel Almeida

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The Dead Universe Theory (DUT) Simulator 1.0: Exploring the Final Cosmos Through Non-Singular Quantum Gravitational Computation

Joel Almeida^*

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Received: 20 June 2025 Accepted: 5 July 2025 Published: 26 December 2025

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The Dead Universe Theory (DUT) introduces a novel cosmological framework in which the universe evolves toward a final state of thermodynamic and quantum equilibrium, challenging the conventional Big Bang paradigm. This study presents a computational analysis based on the DUT Simulator 1.0, which models gravitational collapse, entropy gradients, and vacuum structure without singularities. The simulator applies regularized gravitational potentials and quantum thermodynamic parameters to describe the internal dynamics of a closed cosmic system. Simulations accurately reproduce the observed properties of high-redshift massive galaxies detected by the James Webb Space Telescope, including CEERS-1019 (z = 8.67, M⋆ ≈ 1.1 × 10¹⁰ M☉) and GLASS-z13 (z = 13.1, M⋆ ≈ 1.5 × 10¹⁰ M☉), with an average deviation below 5% in stellar mass estimation. Additionally, the model explains the emergence of structural stability in extreme gravitational regimes, offering falsifiable predictions about the long-term decay of entropy and the cessation of cosmic expansion. This article also proposes experimental pathways for DUT validation through observational astrophysics and controlled laboratory analogues. By integrating quantum information dynamics with gravitational thermodynamics, DUT offers a consistent alternative to ΛCDM, particularly in addressing the cosmological constant problem and the entropy flow in late-universe scenarios.

Published in	American Journal of Physics and Applications (Volume 13, Issue 6)
DOI	10.11648/j.ajpa.20251306.14
Page(s)	181-194
Creative Commons	This is an Open Access article, distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/), which permits unrestricted use, distribution and reproduction in any medium or format, provided the original work is properly cited.
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Dead Universe Theory, Quantum Cosmology, Vacuum Energy, Cosmic Information, Quantum Gravity, Non-Singular Spacetime, Universal Computation

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