Speaker
Prof.
Paolo Gondolo
(University of Utah)
Description
"Dark stars" are a theoretical class of celestial objects powered by dark matter annihilation rather than nuclear fusion. I will review the conditions in the early universe conducive to the formation of dark stars, covering the theoretical basis of dark matter annihilation as an energy source. I will discuss the expected properties of dark stars, including their size, luminosity, lifespan, and spectral signatures. I will also address the observational challenges and opportunities for detecting dark stars, including possible candidates identified by the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST).
Primary author
Prof.
Paolo Gondolo
(University of Utah)
