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4.4 The magnetic hypothesis

Following this hypothesis (Nelson, 1988; Battaner et al. 1992, Battaner and Florido, 1995; Battaner, Lesch and Florido, 1999; see also Binney, 1992) the rotation curve of spiral galaxies may be explained by the action of magnetic fields in the disk. If this hypothesis is correct, the cosmological implications would be very important.

In this review about the magnetic scenario we will take into account the following questions:


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