Curious layman Posted June 29, 2020 Posted June 29, 2020 The axion field rapidly runs over the potential barriers and eventually begins oscillations when sufficiently slowed down by friction. Credit: Co & Harigaya Quote In a new study of axion motion, researchers propose a scenario known as "kinetic misalignment" that greatly strengthens the case for axion/dark matter equivalence. The novel concept answers key questions related to the origins of dark matter and provides new avenues for ongoing detection efforts. https://phys.org/news/2020-06-case-axion-dark-gains-traction.amp 1
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