. 24/7 Space News .
STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Kazan University puts forth ideas on the nature of dark matter
by Staff Writers
Kazan, Russia (SPX) Feb 06, 2019

file illustration only

As we currently know, dark energy and dark matter comprise 96% of the total mass of the Universe. Two main hypotheses about the nature of dark matter are presently debated. One of them posits that dark matter consists of massive compact halo objects, the other ascribes this property to weakly interacting mass particles.

Research authors, Professor Alexander Balakin and PhD candidate Dmitry Groshev, stand for the second viewpoint but note that it's probable that dark matter comprises axions, pseudo-Goldstone bosons capable of interacting with photons.

Dmitry Groshev comments, "The interesting trait of axion electrodynamics is that modified electromagnetism equations allow for the existence of effects which would not be possible in the classic Faraday-Maxwell theory. One of such effects is the emergence of axion dyons, objects with parallel radially oriented electric and magnetic fields."

Dyon magnetosphere can exhibit the Pannekoek-Rosseland effect. The essence of the phenomenon is that spatial distribution of electric charges happens in equilibrium isothermal plasma under the influence of a gravitational field - heavier ions with positive charges descend under the lighter electrons.

This radially oriented electric field is known as the Pannekoek-Rosseland electric field. Such a field, then, is not present in the electron-positron plasma because positive and negative charge carriers have equal masses. Axion dyons can demonstrate stratification of electron-positron plasma and specific distribution of magnetic fields.

"We are currently directing our efforts at formulating concrete proposals for astrophysicists to help them find traces of axions in star plasma and, possibly, decipher one of the most important riddles of the modern space research - identify the particles which comprise dark matter," concludes Professor Balakin.

Research paper


Related Links
Kazan Federal University
Stellar Chemistry, The Universe And All Within It


Thanks for being there;
We need your help. The SpaceDaily news network continues to grow but revenues have never been harder to maintain.

With the rise of Ad Blockers, and Facebook - our traditional revenue sources via quality network advertising continues to decline. And unlike so many other news sites, we don't have a paywall - with those annoying usernames and passwords.

Our news coverage takes time and effort to publish 365 days a year.

If you find our news sites informative and useful then please consider becoming a regular supporter or for now make a one off contribution.
SpaceDaily Monthly Supporter
$5+ Billed Monthly


paypal only
SpaceDaily Contributor
$5 Billed Once


credit card or paypal


STELLAR CHEMISTRY
New detector fails to confirm would-be evidence of dark matter
Sao Paulo, brazil (SPX) Jan 24, 2019
Almost 20 years ago, the DAMA/LIBRA experiment operated at Italy's Gran Sasso National Laboratory - LNGS began publishing data showing that it had detected a signal modulation produced by an interaction with the Milky Way's dark matter halo. Dark matter is believed to constitute approximately 27% of the known universe, with ordinary matter accounting for only 4%. The remaining 69% is thought to be made up of dark energy. Because dark matter hardly interacts with normal matter, its presence has thu ... read more

Comment using your Disqus, Facebook, Google or Twitter login.



Share this article via these popular social media networks
del.icio.usdel.icio.us DiggDigg RedditReddit GoogleGoogle

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Over 10 Liters of Water Leaked From Space Toilet at US Segment at ISS

Waystation to the Solar System

Spotlight on Space Station science

ISRO Unveils Human Space Flight Centre in Bengaluru

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Learning on the Job: Student Rocket Launches From Norway

India enlists France's Arianespace to replace dying satellite

ISRO Set To Launch Communication Satellite GSAT-31 On February 6

The Future of Space Prospecting: Surprising Rocket Fuel Unveiled

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Beyond Mars, the Mini MarCO Spacecraft Fall Silent

InSight's Seismometer Now Has a Cozy Shelter on Mars

What Can Curiosity Tell Us About How a Martian Mountain Formed

Research Uses Curiosity Rover to Measure Gravity on Mars

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Seed of moon's first sprout: Chinese scientists' endeavor

China to send over 50 spacecraft into space via over 30 launches in 2019

China to deepen lunar exploration: space expert

China launches Zhongxing-2D satellite

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
3400 new UK space jobs created

OneWeb delays launch of satellites due to problems with Russian carrier rocket

Asgardia Micro-Nation to Launch 10,000 Satellites to Make Web Free

Thales Alenia Space and Maxar Consortium Achieve Major Milestone in Design Phase of Telesat's LEO Satellite Constellation

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Raytheon's Spy-6 Navy radar passes most complicated test

Capella Space Selects Phase Four for Maxwell On-Orbit Propulsion System

3D printed tires and shoes that self-repair

Researchers use artificial neural networks to streamline materials testing

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
ASU scientists study organization of life on a planetary scale

Magnifying glass reveals unexpected intermediate mass exoplanets

Where Is Earth's Submoon?

Planetary collision that formed the Moon made life possible on Earth

STELLAR CHEMISTRY
Sodium, Not Heat, Reveals Volcanic Activity on Jupiter's Moon Io

New Horizons' Newest and Best-Yet View of Ultima Thule

Missing link in planet evolution found

Juno's Latest Flyby of Jupiter Captures Two Massive Storms









The content herein, unless otherwise known to be public domain, are Copyright 1995-2024 - Space Media Network. All websites are published in Australia and are solely subject to Australian law and governed by Fair Use principals for news reporting and research purposes. AFP, UPI and IANS news wire stories are copyright Agence France-Presse, United Press International and Indo-Asia News Service. ESA news reports are copyright European Space Agency. All NASA sourced material is public domain. Additional copyrights may apply in whole or part to other bona fide parties. All articles labeled "by Staff Writers" include reports supplied to Space Media Network by industry news wires, PR agencies, corporate press officers and the like. Such articles are individually curated and edited by Space Media Network staff on the basis of the report's information value to our industry and professional readership. Advertising does not imply endorsement, agreement or approval of any opinions, statements or information provided by Space Media Network on any Web page published or hosted by Space Media Network. General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Statement Our advertisers use various cookies and the like to deliver the best ad banner available at one time. All network advertising suppliers have GDPR policies (Legitimate Interest) that conform with EU regulations for data collection. By using our websites you consent to cookie based advertising. If you do not agree with this then you must stop using the websites from May 25, 2018. Privacy Statement. Additional information can be found here at About Us.