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Record 1 2022-09-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Atomic Physics
  • Astrophysics and Cosmography
  • Space Physics
CONT

If the axion exists and it is the main component of dark matter, the very relic axions that would be bombarding us continuously could be detected using microwave resonant (to the axion mass) cavities, immersed in powerful magnetic fields.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Physique atomique
  • Astrophysique et cosmographie
  • Physique spatiale
CONT

L'axion désigne une particule hypothétique qui expliquerait la matière noire, et à laquelle les physiciens s'intéressent de plus en plus. Son existence résoudrait aussi un problème lié à l'interaction forte, qui assure la cohésion des noyaux atomiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Física atómica
  • Astrofísica y cosmografía
  • Física espacial
CONT

El axión es una partícula hipotética que aparece en formulaciones que extienden el Modelo Estándar de Física de Partículas e incluyen el llamado mecanismo de Peccei-Quinn.

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