Invisible dark matter may be gathering in the ultra-dense innards of neutron stars, potentially causing them to detonate in massive explosions.
Dark matter is thought to inhabit the entire universe but is completely invisible to observations. Now, scientists may be able to detect the mysterious matter's subtle influence as it burrows itself into the hearts of dead stars, altering how they behave.
But beyond that, dark matter is a mystery. It might be a new kind of particle, like a ghostly version of an electron. It might be a collection of waves that slosh throughout the cosmos. It might even be a countless number of tiny black holes forged in the fires of the Big Bang.But whatever it really is, dark matter has gravity, and so it naturally collects in regions of strong gravity.
In the new study, the researchers explored how dark matter can have a variety of effects deep within neutron stars, depending on what the dark matter is made of and how it might interact with normal matter. For example, dark matter particles might occasionally interact with each other, causing them to annihilate and release a tiny amount of energy.
Even without interactions, dark matter could cause havoc. If it builds up and accumulates in the core, it would increase the overall mass of the neutron star. If the mass gets too high, the star’s core could implode into a black hole, swallowing the rest of the star in the process.
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