Dark Matter Distribution (IMAGE)

Kavli Institute for the Physics and Mathematics of the Universe

Dark Matter Distribution

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This is an artist's impression of dark matter distribution. Left image assumes conventional dark matter theories, where dark matter would be highly peaked in small area in galaxy center. Right image assumes SIMPs, where dark matter in galaxy would spread out from the center.

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Original credit: NASA, STScI; Credit: Kavli IPMU - Kavli IPMU modified this figure based on the image credited by NASA, STScI

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