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- Bergstrom, S., et al.
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J-factors for self-interacting dark matter in 20 dwarf spheroidal galaxies
- 2018
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Ingår i: Physical Review D. - 2470-0010 .- 2470-0029. ; 98:4
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Dwarf spheroidal galaxies are among the most promising targets for indirect dark matter (DM) searches in gamma rays. The gamma-ray flux from DM annihilation in a dwarf spheroidal galaxy is proportional to the J-factor of the source. The J-factor of a dwarf spheroidal galaxy is the line-of-sight integral of the DM mass density squared times /(0), where sigma(ann)v(rel) is the DM annihilation cross-section times relative velocity v(rel) = vertical bar v(rel)vertical bar angle brackets denote average over v(rel), and (sigma(ann)v(rel)) is the v(rel)-independent part of sigma(ann)v(rel). If sigma(ann)v(rel) is constant in v(rel), J-factors only depend on the DM space distribution in the source. However, if sigma(ann)v(rel) varies with v(rel), as in the presence of DM self-interactions, J-factors also depend on the DM velocity distribution, and on the strength and range of the DM self-interaction. Models for self interacting DM are increasingly important in the study of the small scale clustering of DM, and are compatible with current astronomical and cosmological observations. Here we derive the J-factor of 20 dwarf spheroidal galaxies from stellar kinematic data under the assumption of Yukawa DM self-interactions. J-factors are derived through a profile likelihood approach, assuming either NavarroFrenk-White (NEW) or cored DM profiles. We also compare our results with J-factors derived assuming the same velocity for all DM particles in the target galaxy. We find that this common approximation overestimates the Mactors by up to 1 order of magnitude. J-factors for a sample of DM particle masses and self-interaction coupling constants, as well as for NFW and cored density profiles, are provided electronically, ready to he used in other projects.
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- Catena, Riccardo, 1978, et al.
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New constraints on inelastic dark matter from IceCube
- 2018
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Ingår i: Journal of Cosmology and Astroparticle Physics. - : IOP Publishing. - 1475-7516. ; 2018:10
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We study the capture and subsequent annihilation of inelastic dark matter (DM) in the Sun, placing constraints on the DM-nucleon scattering cross section from the null result of the IceCube neutrino telescope. We then compare such constraints with exclusion limits on the same cross section that we derive from XENON1T, PICO and CRESST results. We calculate the cross section for inelastic DM-nucleon scattering within an extension of the effective theory of DM-nucleon interactions which applies to the case of inelastic DM models characterised by a mass splitting between the incoming and outgoing DM particle. We find that for values of the mass splitting parameter larger than about 200 keV, neutrino telescopes place limits on the DM-nucleon scattering cross section which are stronger than the ones from current DM direct detection experiments. The exact mass splitting value for which this occurs depends on whether DM thermalises in the Sun or not. This result applies to all DM-nucleon interactions that generate DM-nucleus scattering cross sections which are independent of the nuclear spin, including the "canonical" spin-independent interaction. We explicitly perform our calculations for a DM candidate with mass of 1 TeV, but our conclusions qualitatively also apply to different masses. Furthermore, we find that exclusion limits from IceCube on the coupling constants of this family of spin-independent interactions are more stringent than the ones from a (hypothetical) reanalysis of XENON1T data based on an extended signal region in nuclear recoil energy. Our results should be taken into account in global analyses of inelastic DM models.
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- Hartman, Henrik, et al.
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First storage of ion beams in the Double Electrostatic Ion-Ring Experiment : DESIREE
- 2013
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Ingår i: Review of Scientific Instruments. - : American Institute of Physics (AIP). - 0034-6748 .- 1089-7623. ; 84:5
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We report on the first storage of ion beams in the Double ElectroStatic Ion Ring ExpEriment, DESIREE, at Stockholm University. We have produced beams of atomic carbon anions and small carbon anion molecules (Cn-, n = 1, 2, 3, 4) in a sputter ion source. The ion beams were accelerated to 10 keV kinetic energy and stored in an electrostatic ion storage ring enclosed in a vacuum chamber at 13 K. For 10 keV C2- molecular anions we measure the residual-gas limited beam storage lifetime to be 448 s +/- 18 s with two independent detector systems. Using the measured storage lifetimes we estimate that the residual gas pressure is in the 10-14 mbar range. When high current ion beams are injected, the number of stored particles does not follow a single exponential decay law as would be expected for stored particles lost solely due to electron detachment in collision with the residual-gas. Instead, we observe a faster initial decay rate, which we ascribe to the effect of the space charge of the ion beam on the storage capacity.
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- Gustafsson, Magnus
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Diatom-diatom interactions with light : Applications and line shape theoretical aspects
- 2008
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Ingår i: Spectral line shapes, volume 15. - Melville, NY : American Institute of Physics (AIP). - 9780735405882 ; 15, s. 297-301
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Konferensbidrag (refereegranskat)abstract
- Recent advances in calculations of collision-induced absorption- and Raman-spectra in pure diatomic gases are presented. An extensive calculation of H2-H2 absorption from 40 K to 400 K has provided improved understanding of the atmosphere of Uranus. A highly advanced close-coupling calculation of H2-H2 light scattering has verified that the line shapes are affected by interference between the permanent H2 and the H2-H2 interaction-induced polarizabilities. A few directions that the research in astrophysical applications of collision-induced absorption is taking are also described. For instance, H2-H 2 dipole and potential surfaces for vibrations higher than v = 1 are currently being developed to enable simulations of collision-induced absorption at temperatures relevant for white dwarf atmospheres. For low temperature N 2-N2 absorption there is unresolved discrepancy between measurement and simulation. A possible solution to this puzzle is suggested
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- Zámečníková, Martina, et al.
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Formation of CO+ by radiative association II
- 2020
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Ingår i: Monthly notices of the Royal Astronomical Society. - : Oxford University Press. - 0035-8711 .- 1365-2966. ; 492:3, s. 3794-3802
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- Radiative association of an oxygen atom with a carbon cation is investigated using quantal and semiclassical methods. The total rate coefficient for spontaneous radiative association of O(2s22p4, 3P) with C+(2s22p, 2P) on the doublet manifold is determined from the corresponding cross-sections. The cross-sections for the 12 Σ - → A2 II, 22 Σ - → A2II, and C2 Δ → A2II continuum-bound processes are calculated either semiclassically, in combination with the Breit-Wigner approach, or fully quantum mechanically. In the temperature range 10-10 000 K, our recommended total rate coefficient, obtained from these calculations and the data of Zámecniková et al. (2019), slowly increases from 7.5 × 10-18 cm3s-1 to 2.1 × 10-17 cm3s-1. Corresponding aspects of the CO+ and CO formations in SN 1987A are discussed
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- Franz, Jan, 1973, et al.
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Molecule Formation by Radiative Association
- 2010
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Ingår i: The Chemical Cosmos: Understanding Chemistry in Astronomical Environments.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Franz, Jan, 1973, et al.
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Molecule Formation in Interstellar Space
- 2010
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Ingår i: Department of Chemical- and Biological Engineering at Chalmers University of Technology and Chemistry at University of Gothenburg.
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Konferensbidrag (övrigt vetenskapligt/konstnärligt)
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- Gorai, Prasanta, 1991, et al.
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Astrochemical Diagnostics of the Isolated Massive Protostar G28.20-0.05
- 2024
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Ingår i: Astrophysical Journal. - 1538-4357 .- 0004-637X. ; 960:2
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Tidskriftsartikel (refereegranskat)abstract
- We study the astrochemical diagnostics of the isolated massive protostar G28.20-0.05. We analyze data from Atacama Large Millimeter/submillimeter Array 1.3 mm observations with a resolution of 0.″2 (∼1000 au). We detect emission from a wealth of species, including oxygen-bearing (e.g., H2CO, CH3OH, CH3OCH3), sulfur-bearing (SO2, H2S), and nitrogen-bearing (e.g., HNCO, NH2CHO, C2H3CN, C2H5CN) molecules. We discuss their spatial distributions, physical conditions, correlation between different species, and possible chemical origins. In the central region near the protostar, we identify three hot molecular cores (HMCs). HMC1 is part of a millimeter continuum ring-like structure, is closest in projection to the protostar, has the highest temperature of ∼300 K, and shows the most line-rich spectra. HMC2 is on the other side of the ring, has a temperature of ∼250 K, and is of intermediate chemical complexity. HMC3 is further away, ∼3000 au in projection, cooler (∼70 K), and is the least line-rich. The three HMCs have similar mass surface densities (∼10 g cm−2), number densities (n H ∼ 109 cm−3), and masses of a few solar masses. The total gas mass in the cores and in the region out to 3000 au is ∼25 M ⊙, which is comparable to that of the central protostar. Based on spatial distributions of peak line intensities as a function of excitation energy, we infer that the HMCs are externally heated by the protostar. We estimate column densities and abundances of the detected species and discuss the implications for hot core astrochemistry.
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