DARK MATTER IN DWARF GALAXIES OF THE LOCAL GROUP

被引:1
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作者
Lokas, Ewa L. [1 ]
机构
[1] Nicolaus Copernicus Astron Ctr, PL-00716 Warsaw, Poland
来源
ACTA PHYSICA POLONICA B | 2011年 / 42卷 / 11期
关键词
MILKY-WAY; SPHEROIDAL GALAXIES; TIDAL TAILS; MASS; KINEMATICS; SCULPTOR; FORNAX; CARINA;
D O I
10.5506/APhysPolB.42.2185
中图分类号
O4 [物理学];
学科分类号
0702 ;
摘要
We review basic properties of the population of dwarf galaxies in the Local Group focusing on dwarf spheroidal galaxies found in the immediate vicinity of the Milky Way. The evidence for Dark Matter in these objects is critically assessed. We describe the methods of dynamical modelling of such objects, using a few examples of the best-studied dwarfs and discuss the sources of uncertainties in mass estimates. We conclude with perspectives for dwarf galaxies as targets for Dark Matter detection experiments.
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页码:2185 / 2192
页数:8
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