Exploring the Nature of Dark Matter and its Impact on the Universe's Large-Scale Structure

The study of dark matter has been one of the most intriguing and enigmatic quests in the field of astrophysics and cosmology. Dark matter, while remaining elusive and invisible to direct detection, plays an important role in shaping the universe's large-scale structure. This paper delves into the nature of dark matter, its hypothesized properties, and the profound influence it exerts on the cosmos, from galaxies to the cosmic web.