A Quantum Model for the Dynamics of Cold Dark Matter
Abstract
:1. Introduction
1.1. Classical Description of Cold Dark Matter
1.2. The Schrödinger–Poisson Model (SPM)
2. Numerical Approach
2.1. Numerical Method
2.2. Convergence Study
3. Numerical Results
3.1. Phase Space Evolution of a Sinusoidal Perturbation
3.2. Investigation of the Dynamical Equilibrium State
3.2.1. Core Region
3.2.2. Halo Profile
4. Conclusions and Prospects
Author Contributions
Funding
Conflicts of Interest
Appendix A. Cosmic Scalefactor in Code Time
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Zimmermann, T.; Pietroni, M.; Madroñero, J.; Amendola, L.; Wimberger, S. A Quantum Model for the Dynamics of Cold Dark Matter. Condens. Matter 2019, 4, 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat4040089
Zimmermann T, Pietroni M, Madroñero J, Amendola L, Wimberger S. A Quantum Model for the Dynamics of Cold Dark Matter. Condensed Matter. 2019; 4(4):89. https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat4040089
Chicago/Turabian StyleZimmermann, Tim, Massimo Pietroni, Javier Madroñero, Luca Amendola, and Sandro Wimberger. 2019. "A Quantum Model for the Dynamics of Cold Dark Matter" Condensed Matter 4, no. 4: 89. https://doi.org/10.3390/condmat4040089