Searching for Dark Matter: Evidence from WIMPs, Axions, and Primordial Black Holes

Tianjiao Kang

2025

Abstract

As a matter of fact, dark matter remains one of the most profound mysteries in modern astrophysics and cosmology. Though it does not emit, absorb, or reflect light, its presence is inferred from its gravitational effects on visible matter, radiation, and the large-scale structure of the universe. This study explores the historical development of dark matter thesis, the various lines of observational evidence supporting its existence, e.g., galactic rotation curves, gravitational lensing, and cosmic microwave background radiation and the leading theoretical models proposed to explain its nature. Particular attention is given to WIMPs, Axions, and Primordial black holes, the top three practical candidates of dark matter. Additionally, the paper reviews current and future experimental efforts aimed at direct and indirect detection of dark matter. By synthesising contemporary findings, this work aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the dark matter problem and highlight the challenges and prospects in uncovering its true identity.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Kang T. (2025). Searching for Dark Matter: Evidence from WIMPs, Axions, and Primordial Black Holes. In Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA; ISBN 978-989-758-774-0, SciTePress, pages 252-257. DOI: 10.5220/0013823100004708

in Bibtex Style

@conference{iampa25,
author={Tianjiao Kang},
title={Searching for Dark Matter: Evidence from WIMPs, Axions, and Primordial Black Holes},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA},
year={2025},
pages={252-257},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013823100004708},
isbn={978-989-758-774-0},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 2nd International Conference on Innovations in Applied Mathematics, Physics, and Astronomy - Volume 1: IAMPA
TI - Searching for Dark Matter: Evidence from WIMPs, Axions, and Primordial Black Holes
SN - 978-989-758-774-0
AU - Kang T.
PY - 2025
SP - 252
EP - 257
DO - 10.5220/0013823100004708
PB - SciTePress