How to Approach a Term Project on Dark Matter Density Distribution?

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The discussion centers on a physics student's term project focused on Dark Matter Density Distribution using rotation curves. The student seeks guidance on necessary data, specifically V_bulge, V_disk, and V_gas, to calculate V_DM, and mentions the use of the NFW profile for analysis. Participants emphasize the importance of independent research and suggest starting with resources like Wikipedia for foundational knowledge on dark matter halos.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of rotation curves in astrophysics
  • Familiarity with dark matter density profiles, specifically the NFW profile
  • Basic knowledge of galaxy dynamics and kinematics
  • Ability to interpret astrophysical data and research papers
NEXT STEPS
  • Research the NFW profile and its application in dark matter studies
  • Explore methods for calculating V_DM from rotation curves
  • Review academic papers on dark matter density distribution
  • Utilize online resources like Wikipedia for foundational concepts in dark matter halos
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Physics students, astrophysicists, and researchers interested in dark matter research and galaxy dynamics will benefit from this discussion.

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This is not an homework. This is an term project for which I have to research. I can get help from anyone unless someone is not doing everthing. I can ask questions for this project.
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Hello, I have asked a similar question before, but this time I want to ask it a bit differently to be understood better.

I am a physics student at a university and this semester I am going to make a term project about Dark Matter Density Distribution by using rotation curves. However, I am a bit lost. I have checked some papers related to this topic, but have not found everything that I am looking for. I may need to research it in much more detailed. So if you have papers related to the questions that I am going to ask, I would appreciate if you provide them to me.

I want to know what I will need to have as data and the methods I am going to use, step by step.

I have data of rotation curves for some galaxies. As I saw it in some papers, I will need V_bulge , V_disk , V_gas to find out V_DM. Then, I will need to use one of the profiles such as NFW.

These are so far what I have understood or I think I understood it. Could you guide me step by step if possible provide me with data and papers, please?

Thank you all
 
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Mahsum said:
I am a physics student at a university and this semester I am going to make a term project about Dark Matter Density Distribution by using rotation curves.
...
I want to know what I will need to have as data and the methods I am going to use, step by step.
...
Could you guide me step by step if possible provide me with data and papers, please?
That is not how term projects at university work: you need to find these things out for yourself.

Wikipedia is a good start: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_matter_halo
 
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