Extended structure of dark matter

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The discussion explores the nature of dark matter, questioning whether it could exist as extended structures similar to uncharged black holes at the galaxy's edge. It highlights that dark matter is typically considered in particle form, which raises the question of whether these particles could aggregate under gravity. However, the idea of extended dark matter, akin to uncollapsed stars, is deemed unlikely due to the absence of electromagnetic interactions. The consensus is that dark matter does not clump like ordinary matter; instead, it forms diffuse structures with uniform density due to its unique properties. Overall, the conversation emphasizes the distinct behavior of dark matter compared to conventional matter.
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Since pure dark matter apparently does not have charge but has mass, might it be found in the galaxy's edge as something akin to uncharged black holes?

Typically, pure dark matter is invoked as particles. Wouldn't they form aggregations under gravity?

Extended (i.e., not particulate) dark matter, analogous to uncollapsed stars where electromagnetism is normally present, seems to me to be ruled out.

This leaves conglomerates of dark and charged matter further to the imagination.
 
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