Universe's First Stars Interaction with Dark Matter

In summary, recent research has shown that a table detector was able to accurately detect signals from the first stars in the universe, only 180 million years after the Big Bang. However, there is always room for improvement and the possibility of errors. Scientists are also interested in understanding how baryonic matter interacts with dark matter and whether it is possible that dark matter is a higher basic matter that supports the development of our baryonic universe. According to current theories, dark matter is expected to only interact gravitationally, but some researchers are exploring the possibility of weak, non-gravitational interactions. This raises the question of whether our universe could be secondary to the evolution of dark matter. Further research is needed to fully understand the relationship between dark
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https://www.space.com/39837-first-stars-universe-fingerprints-dark-matter.html

http://www.nature.com/articles/nature25791.epdf?referrer_access_token=L6PHf4qi1jrWUOM-MYXgXtRgN0jAjWel9jnR3ZoTv0Pxjy4puk3sS91mtRutT-5oRg5bNJRASZ37GVS5rctuSuaATALT0lf9IJVXE1qOiMZdZe-NKxO-zYqYkEJ7N7MSRUGceahaslNK0jX2UTmsKTnS8oFQO3tbTi89sgpoC0W8XhBjyd1k6eXn73DqbL77-adKIudcv2bT3ejpJOLJg6oisT-ujjvLz47VmX79WVw=&tracking_referrer=www.cbc.ca

How accurate is this table detector that allegedly detected signal of first stars 180 million years after Big Bang? What possible errors can you think of? I'm basically interested in how our baryonic matter interacts with dark matter and whether there is possibility these two are like protons and electrons that made up a higher basic matter (think up normal baryonic matter with hidden sector that acts like dark matter).

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How accurate is this table detector
Accurate enough to suggest that an improved version would be a good idea.
 
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In the second technical paper above. It says "The only known cosmic constituent that can be colder than the early cosmic gas is dark matter. The reason for this is that dark matter is assumed to interact with itself and with baryons mainly gravitationally, and so it is expected to decouple thermally in the very early Universe and cool down thereafter (very quickly if it is non-relativistic early on, as in the case of cold dark matter). Substantial electrodynamic or nuclear interactions of dark matter would be inconsistent with the observational successes of standard cosmology, including Big Bang nucleosynthesis, CMB observations and the formation and distribution of galaxies. However, weak, non-gravitational interactions are possible."

It's like dark matter is there only to support the scaffolding of our visible baryonic universe. Is there no possibility it's the other way around.. that our universe is secondary to the dark matter evolution? Any references along this line?
 

1. What is the significance of the first stars interacting with dark matter in the universe?

The first stars in the universe formed approximately 13 billion years ago and their interaction with dark matter is crucial in understanding the formation and evolution of galaxies. It is believed that dark matter played a major role in the formation of the first stars and their gravitational influence continues to shape the structure of galaxies today.

2. How did the first stars interact with dark matter?

The exact nature of the interaction between the first stars and dark matter is still not completely understood. However, it is believed that dark matter particles may have clumped together in the early universe, providing the initial gravitational pull for gas and dust to collapse and form the first stars. Additionally, the gravitational influence of dark matter may have also affected the distribution of matter in the early universe, leading to the formation of structures such as galaxies and galaxy clusters.

3. Can we observe the interaction between the first stars and dark matter?

While we cannot directly observe the interaction between the first stars and dark matter, scientists can study the distribution of matter in the universe through various methods such as gravitational lensing and galaxy surveys. These observations provide evidence for the existence and influence of dark matter on the formation and evolution of the first stars and galaxies.

4. How does the interaction between the first stars and dark matter impact our understanding of the universe?

The interaction between the first stars and dark matter is a key piece in the puzzle of understanding the large-scale structure and evolution of the universe. By studying this interaction, scientists can gain insight into the properties and behavior of dark matter, which makes up about 85% of the universe's total matter. This knowledge can also help us better understand the formation and evolution of galaxies, as well as the fundamental laws of physics.

5. What current research is being done on the interaction between the first stars and dark matter?

Scientists are conducting various experiments and observations to better understand the interaction between the first stars and dark matter. These include studies of the cosmic microwave background radiation, dark matter simulations, and observations of galaxy clusters. Additionally, future missions and experiments, such as the James Webb Space Telescope and the Large Synoptic Survey Telescope, will provide further insight into this important interaction in the early universe.

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