The bound state of dark atom with the nucleus of substance
Abstract
The hypothesis of composite dark atoms offers a compelling framework to address the challenges in direct dark matter particles detection, as their neutral, atom-like configuration evades conventional experimental signatures. A critical issue may arise in interaction between and atomic nuclei due to the unshielded nuclear attraction, which could destabilize the dark atom's bound state. To resolve this, we propose a novel numerical quantum mechanical approach that accounts for self-consistent electromagnetic-nuclear couplings. This method addresses to eliminate the inherent complexity of the -nucleus three-body system, where analytical solutions are intractable. By reconstructing the effective interaction potential - including dipole Coulomb barrier and shallow potential well - we demonstrate how these features lead to the formation of -nucleus bound states and modulate low-energy capture processes. Our model enables validation of the dark atom hypothesis, particularly in interpreting experimental anomalies like annual modulation signals observed in DAMA/LIBRA. These findings advance the theoretical foundation for dark matter interactions and provide a robust framework for future experimental design.
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@article{arxiv.2512.08718,
title = {The bound state of dark atom with the nucleus of substance},
author = {T. E. Bikbaev and M. Yu. Khlopov and A. G. Mayorov},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2512.08718},
year = {2025}
}
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Prepared for Proceedings of 28th Bled Workshop "What comes beyond the Standard models?"