Extended structure of dark matter

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The discussion centers on the nature of dark matter, specifically its behavior and structure in the universe. It is established that pure dark matter, lacking charge but possessing mass, does not clump like ordinary matter and instead forms extended, diffuse structures due to gravitational interactions. The concept of dark matter aggregating into uncharged black holes is explored, but ultimately ruled out in favor of understanding dark matter as non-particulate. The conclusion emphasizes that dark matter particles pass through each other, leading to a uniform density rather than localized clumping.

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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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Dark matter does not clump as does ordinary matter. When DM particles meet, they simply pass right through one another. Gravity causes DM to form extended, diffuse structures of relatively uniform density.
 

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