English

The detection of sub-solar mass dark matter halos

Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics 2009-11-20 v1

Abstract

Dark matter halos of sub-solar mass are the first bound objects to form in cold dark matter theories. In this article, I discuss the present understanding of "microhalos'', their role in structure formation, and the implications of their potential presence, in the interpretation of dark matter experiments.

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@article{arxiv.0905.1998,
  title  = {The detection of sub-solar mass dark matter halos},
  author = {Savvas M. Koushiappas},
  journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:0905.1998},
  year   = {2009}
}

Comments

18 pages, 7 figures. Invited contribution to NJP Focus Issue on "Dark Matter and Particle Physics"

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