Saeed Ansarifard

School of Physics, Institute for Research in Fundamental Sciences (IPM)

Hunting for Dark Matter in Jupiter 

 

Abstract: The particle nature of dark matter (DM) remains unresolved, with viable models spanning keV to TeV scales. Within the ‘DM as particles’ paradigm, neutrino experiments provide critical sensitivity to DM interactions—but celestial bodies like Jupiter may offer complementary probes. I will discuss DM capture and annihilation in massive astrophysical objects, demonstrating how Jupiter’s high gravitational potential and low background could generate a detectable flux. Crucially, I will highlight how the orbital superposition of Jupiter and the Sun enhances this signal’s visibility, potentially revealing sub-GeV DM annihilation products. This approach opens a new pathway to constrain DM properties beyond terrestrial experiments.

 

یکشنبه 31 فروردین 1404، ساعت 15:00

Sunday 20 April 2025 – 15:00 Tehran Time

Hybrid Seminar

دانشکده فیزیک – آمفی­ تئاتر – تالار جناب /Physics Department – Amphitheatre– Jenab Hall   

https://vc.sharif.edu/ch/cosmology

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