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https://pirsa.org/11030074

A Model-Independent Approach to WIMP Dark Matter

Chacko, Z. (2011). A Model-Independent Approach to WIMP Dark Matter. Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics. https://pirsa.org/11030074

Zackaria Chacko University of Maryland, College Park

Talk numberPIRSA:11030074
DOI10.48660/11030074
Source RepositoryPIRSA
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Talk Type Scientific Series
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Abstract

I discuss how the results of dark matter experiments can be used to draw conclusions about the nature of WIMP dark matter that are to a large extent model-independent. Specifically, I show that combining the results of direct detection experiments with data from neutrino telescopes can help establish whether the dark matter particle is its own anti-particle. I go on to discuss how limits on the diffuse and line spectra obtained from gamma ray telescopes can be used to constrain the annihilation modes of dark matter.