An analysis of the radiation of neutron stars, produced by astrophysicists from the United States, has revealed new indirect evidence of the existence of dark matter. About this, citing a study by scientists from the Berkeley Laboratory and the University of Minnesota, writes the New Atlas edition.
We are talking about the possible detection of axions - hypothetical particles that are considered a candidate for the role of dark matter. So far, axions exist only in the theoretical plane - with their help, scientists solve theoretical inconsistencies with strong nuclear interactions. If scientists manage to prove the existence of axions in reality, then they should have a small mass and practically not interact with particles of ordinary matter.
New hints of the existence of axions in reality have come to light from an analysis of the radiation from a group of neutron stars known as the Magnificent Seven. According to the dominant theory in physics, these luminaries should generate powerful UV radiation and low-energy X-rays.
But in reality, there were more X-rays than in the theoretical model. Scientists believe that the discrepancy between theory and observation results can be explained by the very axions that claim to be dark matter particles. If the assumption is confirmed, then we are waiting for a real revolution in cosmology.
