Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs)

Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) are theoretical particles that could make up dark matter, an invisible substance that accounts for about 27% of the universe's mass. WIMPs are expected to have relatively large mass but interact very weakly with normal matter and light, making them difficult to detect directly. Their weak interactions allow them to pass through ordinary matter nearly undetected while still exerting gravitational influence. Scientists search for WIMPs through specialized experiments, hoping to confirm their existence and better understand the universe’s unseen composition.