Axion-like Particles Implications for High-Energy Astrophysics
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چکیده
We offer a pedagogical introduction to axion-like particles (ALPs) as far their relevance for high-energy astrophysics is concerned, from few MeV 1000 TeV. This review self-contained, in such way be understandable even non-specialists. Among other things, we discuss two strong hints at specific ALP that emerge very different astrophysical situations. More technical matters are contained three Appendices.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Universe
سال: 2022
ISSN: ['2218-1997']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.3390/universe8050253