The exploration of the parameter space of axion and axion-like particle dark matter is a major aim of the future program of astroparticle physics investigations. In this context, we present a possible strategy that focuses on detecting radio emissions arising from the conversion of dark matter axions in the Sun's magnetic field, including conversion in sunspots. We demonstrate that near-future low-frequency radio telescopes, such as the SKA Low, may access regions of unexplored parameter space for masses ma≲10−6 eV.

The Sun as a target for axion dark matter detection

Todarello, Elisa;Regis, Marco;
2024-01-01

Abstract

The exploration of the parameter space of axion and axion-like particle dark matter is a major aim of the future program of astroparticle physics investigations. In this context, we present a possible strategy that focuses on detecting radio emissions arising from the conversion of dark matter axions in the Sun's magnetic field, including conversion in sunspots. We demonstrate that near-future low-frequency radio telescopes, such as the SKA Low, may access regions of unexplored parameter space for masses ma≲10−6 eV.
2024
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https://arxiv.org/abs/2312.13984
axion, dark matter
Todarello, Elisa; Regis, Marco; Taoso, Marco; Giannotti, Maurizio; Ruz, Jaime; Vogel, Julia K.
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