The 21-cm Forest Probe’s Role in Deciphering Dark Matter
Exploring dark matter and the first galaxies simultaneously with the 21-cm forest. This approach can help constrain dark matter properties and provide insights into the thermal history of the universe. Credit: NAOC & NEUExploring dark matter and the first bright galaxies simultaneously: 21-cm forest probe may unlock secrets of early universe.A joint research team has proposed a novel way to study dark matter and the formation of early galaxies using the 21-cm forest probe, a concept previously deemed theoretical. The…