It is suggested that primordial black holes could be the answer for dark matter issues, and it is very likely that scientists will be able to find such objects in our solar system, and Mars may quite possibly be the location.
Chasing after ‘the dark matter’
For several decades, dark matter, a substance with which 80% of the observable universe is believed to be composed, has piqued hostile interest of sui generis substance called dark matter. However, despite numerous tests and advanced imaging techniques, the essence of this matter which cannot be seen has remained a mystery.
Here comes the theory of primordial black holes, a radical idea that is likely to fill up the dark matter gap. According to this theory, they are very small black holes that were born in the first seconds of the universe’s existence, and are actually moving freely inside our solar system. And if it orbits the red planet and does not disturb our orbital path, we may be able to observe a distinctive ‘wobble’ in Mars’s orbit.
Tracking the Cosmic Wanderers
Each planet has its own cascade of interesting theories and amongst these the theory involving its moon seems to be out of line. For instance, Mars lacks the activities of the Earth and the Moon, but it does not mean it has been left without the pull of other bodies which has helped in finding the faint `echoes’ of a primordial black hole that has long since passed by.
The authors asserted that were one of these ancient ‘cosmic beggars’ to approach come within a few hundreds of million miles of Mars they will be able to displace it from its current position over the course of several revolutions by several meters. Small as these changes are, they are already said to be detectable using modern equipment.
Only perturbations regarding certain trajectories of Mars will be caused by a particular event of “a black hole” with mass order less than all the planets and most asteroids than due to the orbital dynamics of asteroids regular perturbations.
Closing Thoughts
If the scholars’ forecasts come to fruition, and the reasons behind the shift in the rotation of Mars due to a primordial black hole’s influence are confirmed, it would be a significant progress of knowledge on dark matter. It would not only resolve one of the greatest issues in physics but would also potentially allow for new studies into the very beginnings of the universe, revealing the underlying forces that shaped the universe as we know it. Keep your eyes on the Red Planet, as it may just have the tool to crack the core of the universe.
