JWST Data Used to Constrain Dark Matter Properties in Preprint

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Published: 2026-06-06
Category: science
Source: arXiv (Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics)
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A new preprint utilizes observations from the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) of 28 strong gravitational lens systems. This research aims to measure dark matter halo properties and provide constraints on its free-streaming length. The study offers new insights into the elusive nature of dark matter.

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