Novel Dark Matter Models and Detection Strategies

TL;DR

This paper explores alternative dark matter models by relaxing common assumptions, demonstrating that diverse detection methods can collectively enhance our understanding of dark matter interactions.

Contribution

It introduces new dark matter interaction scenarios and emphasizes the importance of combining multiple detection strategies for comprehensive insights.

Findings

Neutrino detectors can detect non-standard dark matter interactions.

Gamma-ray searches complement direct detection efforts.

Multiple detection methods are necessary for complete understanding.

Abstract

We consider the impact of relaxing some typical assumptions about dark matter interactions, including isospin-invariance, elastic scattering and contact interactions. We show that detection strategies with neutrino detectors, gamma-ray searches, new direct detection experiments and collider searches can all provide complementary information. We argue that data from many such strategies may be necessary to gain a more complete understanding of dark matter interactions.