%0 Journal Article
%T How a Realistic Linear <i>R<sub>h</sub> = ct </i> Model of Cosmology Could Present the Illusion of Late Cosmic Acceleration
%A Eugene Terry Tatum
%A U. V. S. Seshavatharam
%J Journal of Modern Physics
%P 1397-1403
%@ 2153-120X
%D 2018
%I Scientific Research Publishing
%R 10.4236/jmp.2018.97084
%X Realistic FLRW cosmic coasting models which contain matter now appear to be a reasonable alternative in explaining the accumulated Supernova Cosmology Project data since 1998. In sharp contrast to the unrealistic original classic Milne universe, which was entirely devoid of matter, these modified Milne-type models containing matter, often referred to as realistic linear Rh = ct models, have rapidly become the primary competition with standard cosmology. This paper compares the expected relative luminosity distances and relative angular diameter distances for given magnitudes of redshift within these two competing models. A simple ratio formula is derived, which explains how expected luminosity distances and angular diameter distances for given magnitudes of redshift within a realistic Milne-type cosmic expansion could create the illusion (for standard model proponents) of cosmic acceleration where none exists.
%K Dark Energy Survey
%K Cosmology Theory
%K Cosmic Coasting
%K Cosmic Flatness
%K Type Ia Supernovae
%K CMBR
%K Flat Space Cosmology
%K Milne Universe Theories
%U http://www.scirp.org/journal/PaperInformation.aspx?PaperID=85158