Comments on the magnetic alternative to missing mass

DOI: 
Publication date: 
01/01/1997
Main author: 
Sánchez-Salcedo F.J.
IAA authors: 
Sánchez-Salcedo F.J.
Authors: 
Sánchez-Salcedo F.J.
Journal: 
Astrophysics and Space Science
Publication type: 
Article
Volume: 
249
Pages: 
223-226
Number: 
Abstract: 
The arguments against the magnetic alternative given by Katz (1994) are discussed. Our conclusion is that the major problem regarding this alternative to dark matter is the flaring of the disk as suggested by Cuddeford and Binney (1993). We propose that the study of the equilibrium in the vertical direction should be carried out in dwarf spirals. Magnetic tension could alter the rotation curve of spiral galaxies but is not able to eliminate the necessity of dark matter.
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SCOPUS
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