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I know that electromagentic waves do not need any type of medium, but why wouldn't it be possible for dak matter to act as a medium for waves such as light?
Quantum1332 said:it is not considered matter, yet its called dark matter?
while listening to an interview with Dr. Michio Kaku, he refers to dark matter as not being matter at all. So what is it?
Quantum1332 said:Could dark matter act as a luminiferous aether?
Electromagnetic waves are a form of energy that can travel through space. They are created by the movement of electrically charged particles and consist of oscillating electric and magnetic fields.
Dark matter is a type of matter that cannot be directly observed, but its existence is inferred through its gravitational effects on visible matter. It makes up about 27% of the total mass in the universe and is believed to play a crucial role in the formation and evolution of galaxies.
While electromagnetic waves and dark matter are both forms of energy, they are not directly related. Dark matter does not emit or absorb electromagnetic radiation, and thus it does not interact with electromagnetic waves in the same way visible matter does.
The electromagnetic spectrum is the range of all possible frequencies of electromagnetic radiation. It includes gamma rays, X-rays, ultraviolet radiation, visible light, infrared radiation, microwaves, and radio waves.
Currently, dark matter cannot be directly detected because it does not interact with electromagnetic radiation. However, scientists are working on various experiments and theories to try and detect dark matter indirectly through its gravitational effects or through hypothetical particles that may make up dark matter.