Topological Defect Matter as a Unified Framework for Dark Matter and Dark Energy

Key Points

• This research aims to unify dark matter and dark energy using a fundamental scalar field model.
• Developed a cosmological framework linking dark matter, baryonic matter, and dark energy.
• Analyzed the predicted effects on small-scale structure and galactic core formation.
• Examined implications for gravitational wave background as a testable prediction.
• Predictions include suppression of small-scale structure in the universe.
• Galactic cores are proposed to be smoother than previously thought.
• The absence of direct detection signals for dark matter is anticipated.