The Quest for the Nature of the Dark Matter: The Need of a New Paradigm

TL;DR

This paper argues that understanding dark matter requires abandoning the current $\\Lambda CDM$ paradigm and adopting a new conceptual framework to better explain its elusive nature and astrophysical role.

Contribution

It proposes a paradigm shift as necessary for advancing dark matter research, challenging the prevailing cosmological model.

Findings

Dark matter remains undetected and complex

Current models may be insufficient to explain dark matter

A new paradigm could improve understanding of dark matter's role

Abstract

The phenomenon of the Dark matter baffles the researchers: the underlying dark particle has escaped so far the detection and its astrophysical role appears complex and entangled with that of the standard luminous particles. We propose that, in order to act efficiently, alongside with abandoning the current $\Lambda CDM$ scenario, we need also to shift the Paradigm from which it emerged.