Multi-Scalar-Singlet Extension of the Standard Model - the Case for Dark Matter and an Invisible Higgs Boson

TL;DR

This paper explores an extension of the Standard Model with multiple scalar singlets as dark matter candidates, showing that the Higgs could decay invisibly into these scalars, affecting collider detection prospects.

Contribution

It introduces a multi-singlet scalar extension of the Standard Model and analyzes its implications for dark matter, Higgs decays, and hierarchy problem mitigation.

Findings

Higgs boson may decay predominantly into dark scalars.

Dark scalar masses likely between 15 and 50 GeV.

Higgs detection at colliders could be hindered by invisible decays.

Abstract

We consider a simple extension of the Standard Model by the addition of N real scalar gauge singlets $\vp$ that are candidates for Dark Matter. By collecting theoretical and experimental constraints we determine the space of allowed parameters of the model. The possibility of ameliorating the little hierarchy problem within the multi-singlet model is discussed. The Spergel-Steinhardt solution of the Dark Matter density cusp problem is revisited. It is shown that fitting the recent CRESST-II data for Dark Matter nucleus scattering implies that the standard Higgs boson decays predominantly into pairs of Dark Matter scalars. It that case discovery of the Higgs boson at LHC and Tevatron is impossible. The most likely mass of the dark scalars is in the range 15 GeV $\lsim \mvp \lsim$ 50 GeV with $BR(h \to \vp\vp)$ up to 96%.