Active galaxies can make axionic dark energy

TL;DR

This paper explores how helical magnetic fields in active galactic nuclei jets could transform axionic dark matter into dark energy, potentially impacting galaxy formation and dynamics.

Contribution

It introduces the novel idea that strong helical magnetic fields can alter axionic dark matter into dark energy, a concept not previously considered.

Findings

Helical magnetic fields influence axionic condensates.

Axionic dark matter may become dark energy under certain conditions.

Implications for galaxy formation and dynamics are significant.

Abstract

AGN jets carry helical magnetic fields, which can affect dark matter if the latter is axionic. This preliminary study shows that, in the presence of strong helical magnetic fields, the nature of the axionic condensate may change and become dark energy. Such dark energy may affect galaxy formation and galactic dynamics, so this possibility should not be ignored when considering axionic dark matter.