Flux of Extragalactic Dark Matter in Direct Detection Experiments

TL;DR

This paper quantifies the contribution of extragalactic dark matter to local dark matter density and flux, revealing a significant anisotropic component that impacts direct detection experiments.

Contribution

It introduces a method to distinguish bound and extragalactic dark matter particles based on Galactic escape velocity analysis, quantifying their local contribution.

Findings

Approximately 25% of local dark matter is extragalactic.

Extragalactic dark matter contributes about 38% of the total flux.

Directional anisotropy of extragalactic component affects detection signatures.

Abstract

We calculate the contribution of extragalactic dark matter to the local dark matter density and flux in the Milky Way. By analyzing the Galactic escape velocity as a function of direction, we establish the criterion for separating dark matter particles bound to the Milky Way and those originating from the Local Group environment. Our analysis reveals that approximately 25% of dark matter particles in the Solar neighborhood have an extragalactic origin, contributing nearly 38% of the total mass flux. The directional dependence of this extragalactic component shows significant anisotropy across the sky, with implications for direct detection experiments. We provide quantitative predictions for detection rates and signatures that could help identify the extragalactic dark matter component in current and future experiments.