Unveiling the Dark Matter Mystery: Exploring the Link Between Dark Photons and Dark Matter
Scientists from the University of Adelaide and the Jefferson Laboratory have conducted a study exploring the potential existence of dark photons, theoretical particles that could bridge the gap between dark matter and regular matter. By analyzing the effects of dark photons on experimental results from deep inelastic scattering processes, the team found evidence supporting the dark photon hypothesis over the standard model hypothesis, suggesting a particle discovery. Understanding dark matter, which makes up 84% of the universe's matter content, remains a significant challenge for physicists worldwide.
