Strong constraints on light dark matter interpretation of the EDGES signal

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Nadav Joseph Outmezguine · Tel Aviv University

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This paper contends that the putative explanation of the EDGES 21-cm anomaly through light dark matter-induced cooling is principally not viable, owing to strong constraints on the process, set by 5th force experiments and stellar cooling data.

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Radio Astronomy Observations and Technology Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena Cosmology and Gravitation Theories

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Published in: Physical review. D/Physical review. D.

Volume 98, Issue 10

DOI: 10.1103/physrevd.98.103005

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Strong constraints on light dark matter interpretation of the EDGES signal

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