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Proposes a new model for galaxy formation in the early universe, suggesting implications for star formation theories.
Recent observations by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) have unveiled the existence of massive, structured galaxies such as GN-z11 at epochs where the standard cosmological model (ΛCDM) predicts only diffuse matter. This "impossible early universe" paradox suggests either a fundamental flaw in star formation theories or a misunderstanding of primordial time. This paper proposes that initial temporal density, derived from the "Weight of Time" theory, acted as a gravitational catalyst. This mechanism allowed for the formation of complex structures in a significantly shorter timeframe than the traditionally accepted progressive accumulation of matter. We demonstrate that the high chemical complexity and unexpected presence of heavy elements in GN-z11 are natural consequences of a time-driven crystallization process.
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