White dwarf stars are considered to be very simple objects. Their fundamental properties can be measured with little ambiguity. While MACHOS are much more complex, after their death.
WIMP particles contain their own matter, and if that matter mixes with other kinds of matter, it could be a horrible mixture, but since WIMP matter is a part of dark matter it stabilizes it.
What are some ways to detect dark matter?
ReplyDeleteIt is believed at that dark matter gives off "dark radiation" so we would be able to detect signals from the radiation given off
DeleteBesides being dead stars, what distinguishes MACHOS from white dwarfs?
ReplyDeleteWhite dwarf stars are considered to be very simple objects. Their fundamental properties can be measured with little ambiguity. While MACHOS are much more complex, after their death.
DeleteWhat is the role of WIMPS when it comes to dark matter?
ReplyDeleteWIMP particles contain their own matter, and if that matter mixes with other kinds of matter, it could be a horrible mixture, but since WIMP matter is a part of dark matter it stabilizes it.
DeleteWhat steps are being taken to learn more about dark matter/dark energy, today?
ReplyDeleteWhere is dark matter? Is it found anywhere specifically (like the center or edge of the universe)?
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