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Martinelli, M.; Scarcella, F.; Hogg, N.B.; Kavanagh, B.J.; Gaggero, D.; Fleury, P. |
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Dancing in the dark: detecting a population of distant primordial black holes |
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2022 |
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Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
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08 |
Issue |
8 |
Pages |
006 - 47pp |
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dark matter theory; gravitational waves / experiments; gravitational waves / sources; primordial black holes |
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Primordial black holes (PBHs) are compact objects proposed to have formed in the early Universe from the collapse of small-scale over-densities. Their existence may be detected from the observation of gravitational waves (GWs) emitted by PBH mergers, if the signals can be distinguished from those produced by the merging of astrophysical black holes. In this work, we forecast the capability of the Einstein Telescope, a proposed third-generation GW observatory, to identify and measure the abundance of a subdominant population of distant PBHs, using the difference in the redshift evolution of the merger rate of the two populations as our discriminant. We carefully model the merger rates and generate realistic mock catalogues of the luminosity distances and errors that would be obtained from GW signals observed by the Einstein Telescope. We use two independent statistical methods to analyse the mock data, finding that, with our more powerful, likelihood-based method, PBH abundances as small as fPBH approximate to 7 x 10(-6) ( fPBH approximate to 2 x 10(-6)) would be distinguishable from f(PBH) = 0 at the level of 3 sigma with a one year (ten year) observing run of the Einstein Telescope. Our mock data generation code, darksirens, is fast, easily extendable and publicly available on GitLab. |
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[Martinelli, Matteo] INAF Osservatorio Astron Roma, Via Frascati 33, I-00040 Rome, Italy, Email: matteo.martinelli@inaf.it; |
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IOP Publishing Ltd |
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1475-7516 |
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WOS:000911612900001 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5461 |
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Jeong, K.S.; Park, W.I. |
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Cosmology with a supersymmetric local B – L model |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2023 |
Publication |
Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics |
Abbreviated Journal |
J. Cosmol. Astropart. Phys. |
Volume |
11 |
Issue |
11 |
Pages |
016 - 34pp |
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cosmological phase transitions; gravitational waves / sources; physics of the early universe; supersymmetry and cosmology |
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We propose a minimal gauged U(1)(B-L) extension of the minimal supersymmetric Standard Model (MSSM) which resolves the cosmological moduli problem via thermal inflation, and realizes late-time Affleck-Dine leptogensis so as to generate the right amount of baryon asymmetry at the end of thermal inflation. The present relic density of dark matter can be explained by sneutrinos, MSSM neutralinos, axinos, or axions. Cosmic strings from U(1)(B-L) breaking are very thick, and so the expected stochastic gravitational wave background from cosmic string loops has a spectrum different from the one in the conventional Abelian-Higgs model, as would be distinguishable at least at LISA and DECIGO. The characteristic spectrum is due to a flat potential, and may be regarded as a hint of supersymmetry. Combined with the resolution of moduli problem, the expected signal of gravitational waves constrains the U(1)(B-L) breaking scale to be O(10(12-13)) GeV. Interestingly, our model provides a natural possibility for explaining the observed ultra-high-energy cosmic rays thanks to the fact that the core width of strings in our scenario is very large, allowing a large enhancement of particle emissions from the cusps of string loops. Condensation of LHu flat-direction inside of string cores arises inevitably and can also be the main source of the ultra-high-energy cosmic rays accompanied by ultra-high-energy lightest supersymmetric particles. |
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[Jeong, Kwang Sik] Pusan Natl Univ, Dept Phys, Busan 46241, South Korea, Email: ksjeong@pusan.ac.kr; |
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IOP Publishing Ltd |
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1475-7516 |
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WOS:001149204000015 |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5992 |
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Aggarwal, N. et al; Figueroa, D.G. |
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Challenges and opportunities of gravitational-wave searches at MHz to GHz frequencies |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Living Reviews in Relativity |
Abbreviated Journal |
Living Rev. Relativ. |
Volume |
24 |
Issue |
1 |
Pages |
4 - 74pp |
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Ultra-high-frequency gravitational waves; Cosmological gravitational waves; Gravitational wave detectors; Fundamental physics with gavitational waves |
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The first direct measurement of gravitational waves by the LIGO and Virgo collaborations has opened up new avenues to explore our Universe. This white paper outlines the challenges and gains expected in gravitational-wave searches at frequencies above the LIGO/Virgo band, with a particular focus on Ultra High-Frequency Gravitational Waves (UHF-GWs), covering the MHz to GHz range. The absence of known astrophysical sources in this frequency range provides a unique opportunity to discover physics beyond the Standard Model operating both in the early and late Universe, and we highlight some of the most promising gravitational sources. We review several detector concepts that have been proposed to take up this challenge, and compare their expected sensitivity with the signal strength predicted in various models. This report is the summary of the workshop “Challenges and opportunities of high-frequency gravitational wave detection” held at ICTP Trieste, Italy in October 2019, that set up the stage for the recently launched Ultra-High-Frequency Gravitational Wave (UHF-GW) initiative. |
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[Aggarwal, Nancy] Northwestern Univ, Dept Phys & Astron, Ctr Interdisciplinary Explorat & Res Astrophys CI, Ctr Fundamental Phys, Evanston, IL 60208 USA, Email: nancy.aggarwal@northwestern.edu; |
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Springer Int Publ Ag |
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2367-3613 |
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WOS:000727359500002 |
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no |
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yes |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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5074 |
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Villanueva-Domingo, P.; Mena, O.; Palomares-Ruiz, S. |
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A Brief Review on Primordial Black Holes as Dark Matter |
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Journal Article |
Year |
2021 |
Publication |
Frontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences |
Abbreviated Journal |
Front. Astron. Space Sci. |
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8 |
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681084 - 10pp |
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primordial black holes; dark matter; cosmology; accretion; 21 cm cosmology; gravitational waves; cosmic microwave background; microlensing |
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Primordial black holes (PBHs) represent a natural candidate for one of the components of the dark matter (DM) in the Universe. In this review, we shall discuss the basics of their formation, abundance and signatures. Some of their characteristic signals are examined, such as the emission of particles due to Hawking evaporation and the accretion of the surrounding matter, effects which could leave an impact in the evolution of the Universe and the formation of structures. The most relevant probes capable of constraining their masses and population are discussed. |
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[Villanueva-Domingo, Pablo; Mena, Olga; Palomares-Ruiz, Sergio] CSIC Univ Valencia, Inst Fis Corpuscular IFIC, Paterna, Spain, Email: pablo.villanueva.domingo@gmail.com |
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Frontiers Media Sa |
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2296-987x |
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WOS:000660081700001 |
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no |
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yes |
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no |
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IFIC @ pastor @ |
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4852 |
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