Superfluid dark matter.

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Title: Superfluid dark matter.
Authors: Berezhiani, Lasha1,2 (AUTHOR) lashaber@mpp.mpg.de, Cintia, Giordano3,4 (AUTHOR) giordano.cintia@univ-amu.fr, De Luca, Valerio1,5 (AUTHOR) vdeluca@sas.upenn.edu, Khoury, Justin5 (AUTHOR) jkhoury@sas.upenn.edu
Source: Physics Reports. May2026, Vol. 1172, p1-72. 72p.
Subjects: Dark matter, Superfluidity, Friction, Galactic dynamics, Bosons, Galaxy mergers, Supermassive black holes
Abstract: The superfluid dark matter model offers an elegant solution to reconcile discrepancies between the predictions of the cold dark matter paradigm and observations on galactic scales. In this scenario, dark matter is composed of ultralight bosons with self-interactions that can undergo a superfluid phase transition in galactic environments. In this review, we explore the theoretical foundations of dark matter superfluidity, detailing the conditions required for the formation and stability of superfluid cores of astrophysical size. We examine the phenomenological consequences for galactic dynamics, including the impact on galaxy mergers, the formation of vortices, the behavior near supermassive black holes, modifications to dynamical friction, and the emergence of long-range interactions. By synthesizing theoretical developments with observational constraints, we aim to provide a comprehensive overview of the current status and future prospects of dark matter superfluidity as a viable extension of the standard cosmological model. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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