Indirect Detection of Dirac Right-Handed Neutrino Dark Matter
Abstract
We present the signatures and prospects for the indirect detection of a Dirac right-handed neutrino dark matter candidate in neutrino telescopes, cosmic positron experiments and gamma-ray telescopes. An example of such a dark matter candidate can be found in extra-dimensional models. In some constructions, Kaluza--Klein states with the gauge quantum numbers of a right-handed neutrino can have sizable gauge interactions with Standard Model particles. For instance, in 5D warped Grand Unified Theories, it has been shown that a Kaluza--Klein right-handed neutrino may be stable and otherwise a phenomenologically viable dark matter candidate. We find that the prospects for the indirect detection of such a WIMP are encouraging, particularly for neutrino telescopes and cosmic positron experiments.
Cite
@article{arxiv.hep-ph/0502247,
title = {Indirect Detection of Dirac Right-Handed Neutrino Dark Matter},
author = {Dan Hooper and Geraldine Servant},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:hep-ph/0502247},
year = {2011}
}
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22 pages, 9 figures