The impact of astrophysical particle acceleration on searches for beyond-the-Standard-Model physics
Amanda Weinstein, Jonathan Dumm, Lucy Fortson, Reshmi Mukherjee
TL;DR
This paper discusses how astrophysical particle acceleration can interfere with searches for new physics and highlights the importance of next-generation gamma-ray observatories in distinguishing these effects.
Contribution
It provides an overview of the challenges posed by astrophysical acceleration mechanisms in identifying beyond-the-Standard-Model signals and emphasizes the role of upcoming gamma-ray observatories.
Findings
Astrophysical acceleration can mimic new physics signals.
Next-generation gamma-ray observatories will improve discrimination.
Understanding astrophysical processes is crucial for new physics searches.
Abstract
A brief white paper is provided, discussing how the particle acceleration mechanisms taking place within astrophysical sources may mimic or mask signatures of new physics and the role that will be played by next-generation gamma-ray observatories, such as the Cherenkov Telescope Array, in improving our understanding of these phenomena.
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Taxonomy
TopicsAstrophysics and Cosmic Phenomena · Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena · Particle physics theoretical and experimental studies