Fusing photons into nothing, a new search for invisible ALPs and Dark Matter at Belle II

Autor: Francesca Acanfora, Roberto Franceschini, Alessio Mastroddi, Diego Redigolo
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2024
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Zdroj: Journal of High Energy Physics, Vol 2024, Iss 11, Pp 1-22 (2024)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1029-8479
DOI: 10.1007/JHEP11(2024)156
Popis: Abstract We consider an axion-like particle coupled to the Standard Model photons and decaying invisibly at Belle II. We propose a new search in the e + e − + invisible channel that we compare against the standard γ + invisible channel. We find that the e + e − + invisible channel has the potential to ameliorate the reach for the whole ALP mass range. This search leverages dedicated kinematic variables which significantly suppress the Standard Model background. We explore the implications of our expected reach for Dark Matter freeze-out through ALP-mediated annihilations.
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