it would mark the first time humanity has 'seen' dark matter. And it turns out that dark matter is a new particle not included in the current standard model of particle physics," Totani said. "This signifies a major development in astronomy and physics."
While Totani is confident that what he and his colleagues have detected is the signature of dark matter WIMPs annihilating each other at the heart of the Milky Way, the scientific community in general will require more hard evidence before the book is closed on this nearly century-old mystery.
"This may be achieved once more data is accumulated, and if so, it would provide even stronger evidence that the gamma rays originate from dark matter," Totani added.
While Totani is confident that what he and his colleagues have detected is the signature of dark matter WIMPs annihilating each other at the heart of the Milky Way, the scientific community in general will require more hard evidence before the book is closed on this nearly century-old mystery.
"This may be achieved once more data is accumulated, and if so, it would provide even stronger evidence that the gamma rays originate from dark matter," Totani added.
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