Kinetic Misalignment Mechanism (IMAGE) Institute for Advanced Study Caption The axion field rapidly runs over the potential barriers and eventually begins oscillations when sufficiently slowed down by friction. Credit Co & Harigaya Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.