Characterization of the DIMS system based on astronomical meteor techniques for macroscopic dark matter search

Barghini, D.; Valenti, Simone; Abe, Shinsuke; Arahori, Mizuho; Bertaina, M.; Casolino, M.; Cellino, A.; Covault, C. E.; Ebisuzaki, Toshikazu; Fujiwara, Yasunori; Gardiol, D.; Hajduková, M.; Ide, Ryushin; Iwami, Yugo; Kajino, F.; Kim, Soon-Wook; Matthews, J. N.; Nadamoto, Kaoru; Park, Il H.; Piotrowski, L. W.; Sagawa, H.; Shinozaki, K.; Shinto, Daiki; Sidhu, Jagjit Singh; Starkman, Glenn D.; Tada, Sachiko; Takizawa, Y.; Tameda, Y.

doi:10.22323/1.395.0500

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“…In particular, bolide observation experiments are poised to examine a large chunk of this parameter space [404] because macros with sufficiently large σ m will produce a distinct luminous trail across the sky. Camera networks specifically designed for observing macros and interstellar meteoroids [405,406] will likely probe a similar region of parameter space. Optical observations have been already used on setting limits on the flux of macros with strange-quark matter density, exemplified by nuclearites [403].…”

Section: Searches For Macroscopic Dark Matter and Nuclearitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays: The Intersection of the Cosmic and Energy Frontiers

Coleman,

Eser,

Mayotte

et al. 2022

Preprint

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Pin down the shower energy observable to use μ as a composition-only Reduce hadronic uncertainties interaction model E threshold (TBD) Other messengers Galactic * μ / em separation † * depending on analysis progress † depending on detector configuration• At least one next-generation experiment needs to be able to make high-precision measurements to explore new particle physics and measure particle rigidity on an event-by-event basis. Of the planned next-generation experiments, GCOS is the best positioned to meet this recommendation.• As a complementary effort, experiments with sufficient exposure ( 5 × 10 5 km 2 sr yr) are needed to search for Lorentz-invariance violation (LIV), SHDM, and other BSM physics at the Cosmic and Energy Frontiers, and to identify UHECR sources at the highest energies.• Full-sky coverage with low cross-hemisphere systematic uncertainties is critical for astrophysical studies. To this end, next generation experiments should be space-based or multi-site. Common sites between experiments are encouraged.• Based on the productive results from inter-collaboration and inter-disciplinary work, we recommend the continued progress/formation of joint analyses between experiments and with other intersecting fields of research (e.g., magnetic fields).• The UHECR community should continue its efforts to advance diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility. It also needs to take steps to reduce its environmental impacts and improve open access to its data to reduce the scientific gap between countries.vi

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Section: Searches For Macroscopic Dark Matter and Nuclearitesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays: The Intersection of the Cosmic and Energy Frontiers

Coleman,

Eser,

Mayotte

et al. 2022

Preprint

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“…Finally, exotic DM candidates in form of nuclearites have been discussed in [37][38][39][40][41][42][43]. Nu-…”

Section: Dark Mattermentioning

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News on Dark Matter from ICRC 2021

Taoso¹

2021

Proceedings of 37th International Cosmic Ray Conference — PoS(ICRC2021)

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“…The concept of radar detection of cosmic-ray and neutrino-induced cascades in the atmosphere has a long history [26][27][28][29], and radar-echo neutrino detection is an active area of research [30,31]. While other papers have considered meteor-search techniques to probe DM [23,32], this is the first to propose using atmospheric radar and to provide extensive details about the underlying physics and how to improve sensitivity.…”

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New Constraints on Macroscopic Dark Matter Using Radar Meteor Detectors

Dhakal¹,

Prohira²,

Cappiello³

et al. 2022

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We show that dark-matter candidates with large masses and large nuclear interaction cross sections are detectable with terrestrial radar systems. We develop our results in close comparison to successful radar searches for tiny meteoroids, aggregates of ordinary matter. The path of a meteoroid (or suitable dark-matter particle) through the atmosphere produces ionization deposits that reflect incident radio waves. We calculate the equivalent radar echoing area or 'radar cross section' for dark matter. By comparing the expected number of dark-matter-induced echoes with observations, we set new limits in the plane of dark-matter mass and cross section, complementary to pre-existing cosmological limits. Our results are valuable because (A) they open a new detection technique for which the reach can be greatly improved and (B) in case of a detection, the radar technique provides differential sensitivity to the mass and cross section, unlike cosmological probes.

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Characterization of the DIMS system based on astronomical meteor techniques for macroscopic dark matter search

Cited by 4 publications

References 13 publications

Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays: The Intersection of the Cosmic and Energy Frontiers

Ultra-High-Energy Cosmic Rays: The Intersection of the Cosmic and Energy Frontiers

News on Dark Matter from ICRC 2021

New Constraints on Macroscopic Dark Matter Using Radar Meteor Detectors

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