Debate on the Physics of Galactic Rotation and the Existence of Dark Matter
A special issue of Galaxies (ISSN 2075-4434).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (15 February 2020) | Viewed by 51956
Special Issue Editors
Interests: heat transport; spectroscopy; classical physics; thermodynamics; inverse problems
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleague,
We invite you to contribute to this Special Issue in Galaxies, the ‘’Debate on the Physics of Galactic Rotation and the Existence of Dark Matter.” Currently, two main philosophical camps exist. The main camp is based on models of Newtonian forces governing the orbits of stars, which requires copious amounts of dark matter to explain observed rotation curves. A competing view called MOND offered “modified Newtonian dynamics” to explain galactic rotation without dark matter. These ideas are irreconcilable and consensus does not exist. Consequently, a few additional individuals and small research groups have pursued Newtonian force models, disc models, and a spin model, all of which purportedly explain galactic rotation without invoking either dark matter or non-Newtonian forces.
This Issue has two goals. One is to provide a collection of brief reviews from prominent representatives of the above, diverse viewpoints that summarize their preferred model and provide cogent criticisms of other models. This effort will provide informed views on the strengths and weaknesses of competing models and foster both balance and communication between their various proponents. The second goal includes original papers on galactic rotation and is linked to dark matter, which may either diverge from the above approaches or offer new evidence not previously considered but which sheds light on the various possibilities. The overarching purpose is to stimulate discussion and/or provide alternative ideas, as a step towards an improved understanding.
Here is a video introduction of the Special Issue: https://wustl.app.box.com/s/tgquekywgtpcm5jawu99z78bmhfipnup
Prof. Dr. Anne M. Hofmeister
Prof. Robert E. Criss
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- galactic rotation
- dark matter
- alternative models