Stringent axion constraints with Event Horizon Telescope polarimetric measurements of M87*

Chen, Yifan; Liu, Yuxin; Lu, Ru-Sen; Mizuno, Yosuke; Shu, Jing; Xue, Xiao; Yuan, Qiang; Zhao, Yue

doi:10.1038/s41550-022-01620-3

Stringent axion constraints with Event Horizon Telescope polarimetric measurements of M87*

Journal Article · 17 March 2022 · Nature Astronomy

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41550-022-01620-3· OSTI ID:1978618

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT (United States)

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Journal Information:: Nature Astronomy, Journal Name: Nature Astronomy Journal Issue: 5 Vol. 6; ISSN 2397-3366

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