A team of researchers has proposed a novel explanation for the sudden appearance of massive supermassive black holes in the early universe. According to their model, ultra self-interacting dark matter could be responsible for forming these behemoths. This enigmatic form of matter is thought to make up only 10% of the total dark matter in the universe and interacts with other particles through a stronger force than gravity.
The researchers suggest that ultra self-interacting dark matter would clump together at galactic centers, leading to the collapse of dense cores into black holes. This process could have seeded supermassive black holes, allowing them to grow rapidly and eventually reach their observed masses.
To test their theory, the team analyzed a sample of three quasars with well-measured masses and ages. Their model successfully reproduced the observed parameters, including the age and mass of the black holes. The researchers believe that this phenomenon could be observed in smaller galaxies, such as dwarf galaxies, which would provide direct evidence for their hypothesis.
The study’s findings have significant implications for our understanding of supermassive black hole formation and refinement of the ultra self-interacting dark matter model. As new discoveries are made using the James Webb Space Telescope, further constraints on the parameters will be placed, allowing researchers to refine their predictions.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/space/black-holes/impossible-black-holes-detected-by-james-webb-telescope-may-finally-have-an-explanation-if-this-ultra-rare-form-of-matter-exists