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Electroweak Axion Portal to Dark Matter

ORAL

Abstract

Axion-like particles (ALPs) are good candidates for mediators to the dark sector. We explore scenarios in which an ALP mediates interactions between dark matter and electroweak gauge bosons. These models yield testable electromagnetic signals in astrophysical, cosmological, and terrestrial probes. We find promising prospects for both indirect detection and accelerator tests, with interesting parameter space already constrained by current experiments. Our work provides concrete benchmarks for future tests of the electroweak ALP portal.

Publication: arXiv:2405.02403

Presenters

  • Zoe Messenger

    Harvey Mudd College

Authors

  • Zoe Messenger

    Harvey Mudd College

  • Brian Y Shuve

    Harvey Mudd College

  • Oswaldo Javier Cardenas

    Harvey Mudd College

  • Albany Blackburn

    University of California, Berkeley

  • Stephanie Allen

    Harvey Mudd College, Department of Engineering, Harvey Mudd College

  • Ngan Nguyen

    Johns Hopkins University