scholarly journals Theory of dark matter

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (19) ◽  
pp. 1730013
Author(s):  
Paul H. Frampton
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Angular Momentum ◽  
Galactic Halo ◽  
Weakly Interacting Massive Particles ◽  
Intermediate Mass ◽  
Massive Particles ◽  
The Status ◽  
Intermediate Mass Black Holes

We discuss the hypothesis that the constituents of dark matter in the galactic halo are primordial intermediate-mass black holes (PIMBHs). The status of axions and weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) is discussed, as are the methods for detecting PIMBHs with emphasis on microlensing. The role of the angular momentum [Formula: see text] of the PIMBHs in their escaping previous detection is considered.

scholarly journals Dark matter annihilation around intermediate mass black holes: an update

2009 ◽  
Vol 11 (10) ◽  
pp. 105016 ◽  
Author(s):  
Gianfranco Bertone ◽  
Mattia Fornasa ◽  
Marco Taoso ◽  
Andrew R Zentner
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Intermediate Mass ◽  
Dark Matter Annihilation ◽  
Intermediate Mass Black Holes

SEARCHES FOR DARK MATTER PARTICLES THROUGH COSMIC RAY MEASUREMENTS

2002 ◽  
Vol 17 (12n13) ◽  
pp. 1777-1786 ◽  
Author(s):  
PIERO ULLIO
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Galactic Halo ◽  
Cosmic Ray ◽  
Weakly Interacting Massive Particles ◽  
Weakly Interacting ◽  
Pair Annihilation ◽  
Massive Particles

We consider the hypothesis that dark matter is made of weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) and describe how their pair annihilation in the galactic halo generates exotic cosmic ray fluxes. Features for generic WIMP models are reviewed, pointing out cases in which clear signatures arise. Implications from available and upcoming measurements are discussed.

scholarly journals Primordial intermediate mass black holes as dark matter

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (36) ◽  
pp. 2044028
Author(s):  
Paul H. Frampton
Keyword(s):  
Black Holes ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Magellanic Clouds ◽  
Experimental Confirmation ◽  
Particle Theory ◽  
Intermediate Mass ◽  
Intermediate Mass Black Holes

Among particle theory candidates for the dark matter constituents. Axions and WIMPs are the most popular. In this paper, we discuss these then focus on our preferred astrophysical candidate, the Primordial Intermediate Mass Black Holes in the acronym DM[Formula: see text]=[Formula: see text]PIMBHs. The earliest experimental confirmation may come from microlensing of the Magellanic Clouds at the LSST 8 m telescope in the mid-2020s, or possibly a few years earlier in 2021 from work being pursued, using DECam data from the smaller Blanco 4 m telescope, at LLNL.

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