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Fornengo, N.; Lineros, R.A.; Regis, M.; Taoso, M. |
Title |
Galactic synchrotron emission from WIMPs at radio frequencies |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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01 |
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1 |
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005 - 25pp |
Keywords |
dark matter theory; cosmic ray theory; absorption and radiation processes |
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Dark matter annihilations in the Galactic halo inject relativistic electrons and positrons which in turn generate a synchrotron radiation when interacting with the galactic magnetic field. We calculate the synchrotron flux for various dark matter annihilation channels, masses, and astrophysical assumptions in the low-frequency range and compare our results with radio surveys from 22 MHz to 1420 MHz. We find that current observations are able to constrain particle dark matter with “thermal” annihilation cross-sections, i.e. (sigma v) = 3 x 10(-26) cm(3) s(-1); and masses M-DM less than or similar to 10 GeV. We discuss the dependence of these bounds on the astrophysical assumptions, namely galactic dark matter distribution, cosmic rays propagation parameters, and structure of the galactic magnetic field. Prospects for detection in future radio surveys are outlined. |
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[Fornengo, Nicolao; Regis, Marco] Univ Turin, Dipartimento Fis Teor, Ist Nazl Fis Nucl, I-10125 Turin, Italy, Email: fornengo@to.infn.it |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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1475-7516 |
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WOS:000300403300005 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
939 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
Title |
Description of atmospheric conditions at the Pierre Auger Observatory using the Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS) |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astropart Phys. |
Volume |
35 |
Issue |
9 |
Pages |
591-607 |
Keywords |
Cosmic rays; Extensive air showers; Atmospheric monitoring; Atmospheric models |
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Atmospheric conditions at the site of a cosmic ray observatory must be known for reconstructing observed extensive air showers. The Global Data Assimilation System (GDAS) is a global atmospheric model predicated on meteorological measurements and numerical weather predictions. GDAS provides altitude-dependent profiles of the main state variables of the atmosphere like temperature, pressure, and humidity. The original data and their application to the air shower reconstruction of the Pierre Auger Observatory are described. By comparisons with radiosonde and weather station measurements obtained on-site in Malargue and averaged monthly models, the utility of the GDAS data is shown. |
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[Baeuml, J.; Bluemer, H.; Daumiller, K.; Engel, R.; Gonzalez, J. G.; Haungs, A.; Heck, D.; Huege, T.; Keilhauer, B.; Klages, H. O.; Kleinfeller, J.; Mathes, H. J.; Maurel, D.; Oehlschlaeger, J.; Pierog, T.; Porcelli, A.; Roth, M.; Schieler, H.; Schroeder, F.; Smida, R.; Szuba, M.; Ulrich, R.; Unger, M.; Weindl, A.; Werner, F.; Will, M.; Wommer, M.] Karlsruhe Inst Technol, Inst Kernphys, Karlsruhe, Germany, Email: bianca.keilhauer@kit.edu |
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Elsevier Science Bv |
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0927-6505 |
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WOS:000302109200006 |
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no |
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yes |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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965 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
Title |
A search for point sources of EeV neutrons |
Type |
Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Astrophysical Journal |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astrophys. J. |
Volume |
760 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
148 - 11pp |
Keywords |
cosmic rays; Galaxy: disk; methods: data analysis |
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A thorough search of the sky exposed at the Pierre Auger Cosmic Ray Observatory reveals no statistically significant excess of events in any small solid angle that would be indicative of a flux of neutral particles from a discrete source. The search covers from -90 degrees to +15 degrees in declination using four different energy ranges above 1 EeV (10(18) eV). The method used in this search is more sensitive to neutrons than to photons. The upper limit on a neutron flux is derived for a dense grid of directions for each of the four energy ranges. These results constrain scenarios for the production of ultrahigh energy cosmic rays in the Galaxy. |
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[Abreu, P.; Andringa, S.; Assis, P.; Brogueira, P.; Cazon, L.; Conceicao, R.; Diogo, F.; Espadanal, J.; Goncalves, P.; Pimenta, M.; Santo, C. E.; Santos, E.; Tome, B.] Univ Tecn Lisboa, LIP, Lisbon, Portugal |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0004-637x |
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WOS:000311217000052 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1218 |
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Author |
Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
Title |
Constraints on the origin of cosmic rays above 10^18 eV from large-scale anisotropy searches in data of the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2013 |
Publication |
Astrophysical Journal Letters |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astrophys. J. Lett. |
Volume |
762 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
L13 - 8pp |
Keywords |
astroparticle physics; cosmic rays |
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A thorough search for large-scale anisotropies in the distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above 10(18) eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory is reported. For the first time, these large-scale anisotropy searches are performed as a function of both the right ascension and the declination and expressed in terms of dipole and quadrupole moments. Within the systematic uncertainties, no significant deviation from isotropy is revealed. Upper limits on dipole and quadrupole amplitudes are derived under the hypothesis that any cosmic ray anisotropy is dominated by such moments in this energy range. These upper limits provide constraints on the production of cosmic rays above 10(18) eV, since they allow us to challenge an origin from stationary galactic sources densely distributed in the galactic disk and emitting predominantly light particles in all directions. |
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[Abreu, P.; Andringa, S.; Assis, P.; Brogueira, P.; Cazon, L.; Conceicao, R.; Diogo, F.; Espadanal, J.; Goncalves, P.; Pimenta, M.; Santo, C. E.; Santos, E.; Tome, B.] Univ Tecn Lisboa, LIP, Lisbon, Portugal |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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2041-8205 |
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WOS:000312488400013 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1279 |
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Pierre Auger Collaboration (Abreu, P. et al); Pastor, S. |
Title |
Large-scale distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above 10^18 eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2012 |
Publication |
Astrophysical Journal Supplement Series |
Abbreviated Journal |
Astrophys. J. Suppl. Ser. |
Volume |
203 |
Issue |
2 |
Pages |
34 - 20pp |
Keywords |
astroparticle physics; cosmic rays |
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A thorough search for large-scale anisotropies in the distribution of arrival directions of cosmic rays detected above 10(18) eV at the Pierre Auger Observatory is presented. This search is performed as a function of both declination and right ascension in several energy ranges above 10(18) eV, and reported in terms of dipolar and quadrupolar coefficients. Within the systematic uncertainties, no significant deviation from isotropy is revealed. Assuming that any cosmic-ray anisotropy is dominated by dipole and quadrupole moments in this energy range, upper limits on their amplitudes are derived. These upper limits allow us to test the origin of cosmic rays above 10(18) eV from stationary Galactic sources densely distributed in the Galactic disk and predominantly emitting light particles in all directions. |
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[Abreu, P.; Andringa, S.; Assis, P.; Brogueira, P.; Cazon, L.; Conceicao, R.; Diogo, F.; Espadanal, J.; Goncalves, P.; Pimenta, M.; Santo, C. E.; Santos, E.; Tome, B.] Univ Tecn Lisboa, LIP, Lisbon, Portugal |
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Iop Publishing Ltd |
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0067-0049 |
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WOS:000312100500018 |
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no |
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yes |
International Collaboration |
yes |
Call Number |
IFIC @ pastor @ |
Serial |
1272 |
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