What Does WIMP Stand For?
WIMP stands for Weakly Interacting Massive Particles
WIMP, or Weakly Interacting Massive Particles, refers to a class of hypothetical elementary particles that are candidates for dark matter. These particles are predicted to have mass and interact via the weak nuclear force and gravity, but not through electromagnetic interactions, making them difficult to detect. WIMPs play a crucial role in models of particle physics and cosmology, as they may help explain the structure and composition of the universe.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym