Galactic Gravitational Field Measurements Part 1: Galaxy Structuring & Dark Matter

Galactic rotation profiles have defied conventional gravitational theory since Rubin & Ford's groundbreaking spectroscopic analysis of Andromeda (1970) [1] revealed stars maintaining unexpectedly constant velocities regardless of distance from galactic centers. This phenomenon, later methodically cataloged across diverse spiral systems in Sofue & Rubin's landmark review (2001) [3], created a fundamental crisis in astrophysics that spawned the dark matter hypothesis to reconcile the significant discrepancy between observed gravitational effects and visible mass distribution. This paper presents an alternative framework—the Galactic Energy Flow Framework—that explains galactic rotation without invoking additional mass. We build on our previous work and demonstrate how energy emanating from supermassive black holes propagates through the Q-Epsilon field [2], creating structured energy flow patterns that sustain space-time curvature throughout galaxies. Our mathematical model reveals that approximately 90% of this energy flows through spiral arms, with 10% in inter-arm regions, establishing energy density gradients that determine galactic structure. At galactic boundaries, we identify a critical Low Resistance Zone where maximum space-time elasticity allows for sustained rotational motion without additional gravitational influence. Through detailed calculations, we validate our framework against observed rotation curves of multiple galaxy types, including the Milky Way, Andromeda, M87, the Large Magellanic Cloud, and NGC 5866. The framework provides a comprehensive alternative to dark matter models, making specific, testable predictions about energy flow patterns and galactic dynamics. We propose observational tests to validate the framework and discuss its broader implications for our understanding of cosmic structure and evolution, representing a potential paradigm shift from mass-based to energy-based galactic dynamics.