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Galactic rotation curves inspired by a noncommutative-geometry background

General Relativity and Quantum Cosmology 2016-11-25 v2

Abstract

This paper discusses the observed at rotation curves of galaxies in the context of noncommutative geometry. The energy density of such a geometry is diffused throughout a region due to the uncertainty encoded in the coordinate commutator. This intrinsic property appears to be sufficient for producing stable circular orbits, as well as attractive gravity, without the need for dark matter.

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@article{arxiv.1011.1538,
  title  = {Galactic rotation curves inspired by a noncommutative-geometry background},
  author = {F. Rahaman and Peter K. F. Kuhfittig and K. Chakraborty and A. A. Usmani and Saibal Ray},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:1011.1538},
  year   = {2016}
}

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12 pages, 3 figures. Published in Gen.Rel.Grav. 44 (2012) 905-916

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