Clean energy from dark matter?
Pierre Sikivie
TL;DR
This paper explores the theoretical potential of extracting usable energy from dark matter, contributing to the discussion on dark matter's role in future energy sources.
Contribution
It presents a conceptual analysis of the maximum power that could be theoretically obtained from dark matter.
Findings
Dark matter could theoretically provide significant energy if harnessed.
The paper estimates potential energy yields from dark matter interactions.
It discusses the feasibility and challenges of dark matter energy extraction.
Abstract
A contribution to Frank Wilczek's 70th birthday's festschrift, this brief note considers how much power can be extracted from dark matter.
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Taxonomy
TopicsDark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena