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An analytical approach to the dwarf galaxies cusp problem

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Author(s):
de Souza, R. S. [1, 2] ; Ishida, E. E. O. [1, 2]
Total Authors: 2
Affiliation:
[1] Univ Sao Paulo, IAG, BR-05508900 Sao Paulo - Brazil
[2] Univ Tokyo, IPMU, Kashiwa, Chiba 2778583 - Japan
Total Affiliations: 2
Document type: Journal article
Source: Astronomy & Astrophysics; v. 524, DEC 2010.
Web of Science Citations: 4
Abstract

Aims. An analytical solution for the discrepancy between observed core-like profiles and predicted cusp profiles in dark matter halos is studied. Methods. We calculate the distribution function for Navarro-Frenk-White halos and extract energy from the distribution, taking into account the effects of baryonic physics processes. Results. We show with a simple argument that we can reproduce the evolution of a cusp to a flat density profile by a decrease of the initial potential energy. (AU)

FAPESP's process: 09/05176-4 - Analysis of the influence of magnetic fields and cold dark matter in the formation and evolution of galaxies
Grantee:Rafael da Silva de Souza
Support Opportunities: Scholarships in Brazil - Post-Doctoral