In the center of our galaxy, scientists have found an unusual source of energy that can be associated with a new type of dark matter. It ionizes hydrogen gas in a way that cannot be explained by known mechanisms such as the influence of cosmic rays.
What is happening in the center of the Milky Way? Huge clouds of positively charged hydrogen, although this gas is usually neutral. The high -energy source knocks electrons from hydrogen atoms, but its nature remains unknown. Scientists suggest that this is the result of collision of light particles of dark matter that destroy each other and release energy. Why can this change science? Earlier it was believed that dark matter consists of heavy particles (WIMPs) that almost do not interact with ordinary matter. However, new data indicate the possibility of existence of much lighter particles of dark matter that interact and even produce charged particles.
If the assumption is confirmed, this discovery can be explained not only by mysterious radiation from the Galaxy Center, but also to help us finally solve one of the greatest secrets of the universe - what is the dark matter.
