Unraveling the Mysteries of Dark Matter: Exploring the Potential of Axions

Tuesday - March 26 2024, 05:53 UTC - 8 months ago

Axions, a type of lightweight, weakly interacting particle, are being studied as a potential candidate for dark matter, and they may also be able to form their own unique type of star which could potentially explode with the energy of a supernova. Future observations with the SKA may provide evidence of these elusive axion stars.

Dark matter has long baffled astronomers with its elusive nature, yet its influence on the universe is undeniable. Recent research suggests that this enigmatic substance may be even more mysterious than we thought, potentially creating stars that explode in a spectacular display. While the leading theory for the nature of dark matter involves weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), some scientists are now turning their attention towards another class of particles called axions .

These lightweight particles may not only hold the key to understanding dark matter, but they could also lead us to discover a completely new type of star - the axion star. In this article, we delve into the potential of axions and their possible role in shaping our universe.