scholarly journals Nearly Supersymmetric Dark Atoms

2011 ◽  
Vol 2011 ◽  
pp. 1-34 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siavosh R. Behbahani ◽  
Martin Jankowiak ◽  
Tomas Rube ◽  
Jay G. Wacker
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Supersymmetry Breaking ◽  
Bound States ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
Missing Mass ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
The Universe

Theories of dark matter that support bound states are an intriguing possibility for the identity of the missing mass of the Universe. This article proposes a class of models of supersymmetric composite dark matter where the interactions with the Standard Model communicate supersymmetry breaking to the dark sector. In these models, supersymmetry breaking can be treated as a perturbation on the spectrum of bound states. Using a general formalism, the spectrum with leading supersymmetry effects is computed without specifying the details of the binding dynamics. The interactions of the composite states with the Standard Model are computed, and several benchmark models are described. General features of nonrelativistic supersymmetric bound states are emphasized.

scholarly journals Collider signatures of coannihilating dark matter in light of the B-physics anomalies

2021 ◽  
Vol 2021 (11) ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael J. Baker ◽  
Darius A. Faroughy ◽  
Sokratis Trifinopoulos
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Bound States ◽  
B Physics ◽  
Search Strategy ◽  
Dark Matter Candidate ◽  
Final States ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
Decay Modes ◽  
The Standard Model

Abstract Motivated by UV explanations of the B-physics anomalies, we study a dark sector containing a Majorana dark matter candidate and a coloured coannihilation partner, connected to the Standard Model predominantly via a U1 vector leptoquark. A TeV scale U1 leptoquark, which couples mostly to third generation fermions, is the only successful single-mediator description of the B-physics anomalies. After calculating the dark matter relic surface, we focus on the most promising experimental avenue: LHC searches for the coloured coannihilation partner. We find that the coloured partner hadronizes and forms meson-like bound states leading to resonant signatures at colliders reminiscent of the quarkonia decay modes in the Standard Model. By recasting existing dilepton and monojet searches we exclude coannihilation partner masses less than 280 GeV and 400 GeV, respectively. Since other existing collider searches do not significantly probe the parameter space, we propose a new dedicated search strategy for pair production of the coloured partner decaying into bbττ final states and dark matter particles. This search is expected to probe the model up to dark matter masses around 600 GeV with current luminosity.

Extension of Standard Model in multi-spinor field formalism — Visible and dark sectors

2016 ◽  
Vol 31 (18) ◽  
pp. 1630027
Author(s):  
Ikuo S. Sogami
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
Quadratic Interaction ◽  
Inflationary Phase ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Visible Sector ◽  
Field Formalism ◽  
Main Component ◽  
Higgs Fields

With multi-spinor fields which behave as triple-tensor products of the Dirac spinors, the Standard Model is extended so as to embrace three families of ordinary quarks and leptons in the visible sector and an additional family of exotic quarks and leptons in the dark sector of our Universe. Apart from the gauge and Higgs fields of the Standard Model symmetry G, new gauge and Higgs fields of a symmetry isomorphic to G are postulated to exist in the dark sector. It is the bi-quadratic interaction between visible and dark Higgs fields that opens a main portal to the dark sector. Breakdowns of the visible and dark electroweak symmetries result in the Higgs boson with mass 125 GeV and a new boson which can be related to the diphoton excess around 750 GeV. Subsequent to a common inflationary phase and a reheating period, the visible and dark sectors follow weakly-interacting paths of thermal histories. We propose scenarios for dark matter in which no dark nuclear reaction takes place. A candidate for the main component of the dark matter is a stable dark hadron with spin 3/2, and the upper limit of its mass is estimated to be 15.1 GeV/c2.

scholarly journals ELECTROWEAK UNIFICATION OF QUARKS AND LEPTONS IN A GAUGE GROUP SUC(3) × SU(4) × UX(1)

2012 ◽  
Vol 27 (21) ◽  
pp. 1250117 ◽  
Author(s):  
FAYYAZUDDIN
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Gauge Group ◽  
Lower Limit ◽  
Z Boson ◽  
Early Stage ◽  
Mass Scale ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Vector Bosons ◽  
The Universe

A model for electroweak unification of quarks and leptons, in a gauge group SUC(3) × SU(4) × UX(1) is constructed. The model requires, three generations of quarks and leptons which are replicas (mirror) of the standard quarks and leptons. The gauge group SU(4) × UX(1) is broken in such a way so as to reproduce standard model and to generate heavy masses for the vector bosons [Formula: see text], the leptoquarks and mirror fermions. It is shown lower limit on mass scale of mirror fermions is [Formula: see text], E- being the lightest mirror fermion coupled to Z boson. As the universe expands, the heavy matter is decoupled at an early stage of expansion and may be a source of dark matter. Leptoquarks in the model connect the standard model and mirror fermions. Baryon genesis in our universe implies antibaryon genesis in mirror universe.

scholarly journals Baryogenesis and dark matter in U(1) extensions

2017 ◽  
Vol 32 (15) ◽  
pp. 1740005 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wan-Zhe Feng ◽  
Pran Nath
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Lepton Number ◽  
Current Data ◽  
Neutrino Masses ◽  
Neutrino Experiment ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Reactor Neutrino ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Neutrino Masses And Mixings

A brief review is given of some recent works where baryogenesis and dark matter have a common origin within the U(1) extensions of the Standard Model (SM) and of the minimal supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM). The models considered generate the desired baryon asymmetry and the dark matter to baryon ratio. In one model, all of the fundamental interactions do not violate lepton number, and the total [Formula: see text] in the Universe vanishes. In addition, one may also generate a normal hierarchy of neutrino masses and mixings in conformity with the current data. Specifically, one can accommodate [Formula: see text] consistent with the data from Daya Bay reactor neutrino experiment.

scholarly journals Beyond the Standard Model at LEP

1991 ◽  
Vol 336 (1642) ◽  
pp. 247-259 ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Beyond The Standard Model ◽  
Grand Unified Theories ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Unified Theories ◽  
Massive Neutrinos ◽  
Supersymmetric Particles ◽  
The Universe

LEP data constrain severely many proposed extensions of the Standard Model. These include: massive neutrinos, which are now largely excluded as candidates for the dark matter of the Universe; supersymmetric particles, the lightest of which would still constitute detectable dark matter; technicolour, of which many favoured versions are now excluded by precision electroweak measurements; and grand unified theories, of which LEP data favour supersymmetric versions.

Particle physics today, tomorrow and beyond

2018 ◽  
Vol 33 (02) ◽  
pp. 1830003 ◽  
Author(s):  
John Ellis
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Particle Physics ◽  
Beyond The Standard Model ◽  
Visible Matter ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Cosmological Inflation ◽  
The Stability ◽  
The Universe ◽  
Lhc I

The most important discovery in particle physics in recent years was that of the Higgs boson, and much effort is continuing to measure its properties, which agree obstinately with the Standard Model, so far. However, there are many reasons to expect physics beyond the Standard Model, motivated by the stability of the electroweak vacuum, the existence of dark matter and the origin of the visible matter in the Universe, neutrino physics, the hierarchy of mass scales in physics, cosmological inflation and the need for a quantum theory for gravity. Most of these issues are being addressed by the experiments during Run 2 of the LHC, and supersymmetry could help resolve many of them. In addition to the prospects for the LHC, I also review briefly those for direct searches for dark matter and possible future colliders.

scholarly journals Observing the Dark Sector

Universe ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 5 (6) ◽  
pp. 137
Author(s):  
Valerio Marra ◽  
Rogerio Rosenfeld ◽  
Riccardo Sturani
Keyword(s):  
General Relativity ◽  
Dark Matter ◽  
Dark Energy ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
The Standard Model

Despite the observational success of the standard model of cosmology, present-day observations do not tightly constrain the nature of dark matter and dark energy and modifications to the theory of general relativity. Here, we will discuss some of the ongoing and upcoming surveys that will revolutionize our understanding of the dark sector.

scholarly journals SEARCHING FOR A DARK MATTER COUPLING TO THE STANDARD MODEL WITH A STUECKELBERG EXTENSION

2012 ◽  
Vol 18 ◽  
pp. 10-12
Author(s):  
A. L. DOS SANTOS ◽  
D. HADJIMICHEF
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Z Boson ◽  
Dark Sector ◽  
Minimal Coupling ◽  
Matter Coupling ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Double Extension ◽  
Matter Sector

We investigate a double extension to the Standard Model (SM). A first extension introduces, via minimal coupling, a massive Z′ boson. This enlarged SM is coupled to a dark matter sector through the Stueckelberg mechanism by a A′ boson. However, the A′ boson does not interact directly with the SM fermions. In our study, we found that the A′ is a massless photon-like particle in dark sector. Constraints on the mass for Z′ and corrections to Z mass are obtained.

DARK MATTER IN THE UNIVERSE

2004 ◽  
Vol 13 (07) ◽  
pp. 1335-1344
Author(s):  
JOSÉ A. de FREITAS PACHECO ◽  
S. PEIRANI
Keyword(s):  
Dark Matter ◽  
Standard Model ◽  
Galactic Halo ◽  
The Standard Model ◽  
Supersymmetric Theories ◽  
The Universe

Evidences for the existence of dark matter in the Universe are briefly reviewed and, in particular, the nature of the galactic halo. Possible candidates, point-like or not, issued from extensions of the Standard Model or Supersymmetric theories are examined. Finally, direct and indirect searches for dark matter particles are summarized.

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