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Dark Branches of Immortal Stars at the Galactic Center

Authors :
John, Isabelle
Leane, Rebecca K.
Linden, Tim
Publication Year :
2024

Abstract

We show that stars in the inner parsec of the Milky Way can be significantly affected by dark matter annihilation, producing population-level effects that are visible in a Hertzsprung-Russell (HR) diagram. We establish the dark HR diagram, where stars lie on a new stable $\textit{dark main sequence}$ with similar luminosities, but lower temperatures, than the standard main sequence. The dark matter density in these stars continuously replenishes, granting these stars immortality and solving multiple stellar anomalies. Upcoming telescopes could detect the dark main sequence, offering a new dark matter discovery avenue.<br />Comment: 6 pages, 3 figures. Appendix adds 2 pages, 1 figure

Details

Database :
arXiv
Publication Type :
Report
Accession number :
edsarx.2405.12267
Document Type :
Working Paper