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The detection of sub-solar mass dark matter halos
Dark matter halos of sub-solar mass are the first bound objects to form in
cold dark matter theories. In this article, I discuss the present understanding
of "microhalos'', their role in structure formation, and the implications of
their potential presence, in the interpretation of dark matter experiments.Comment: 18 pages, 7 figures. Invited contribution to NJP Focus Issue on "Dark
Matter and Particle Physics