Uncertainties in the Prediction of the Relic Density of Supersymmetric Dark Matter

TL;DR

This paper assesses the precision of predicting supersymmetric dark matter relic density within mSUGRA, identifying key sensitive parameters and collider measurement requirements to match cosmological data accuracy.

Contribution

It introduces a systematic analysis of parameter sensitivities and collider precision needed for accurate relic density predictions in supersymmetric models.

Findings

Identifies parameters most affecting relic density predictions.

Quantifies collider measurement accuracy required.

Highlights the gap between collider capabilities and cosmological data precision.

Abstract

We investigate how well the relic density of dark matter can be predicted in mSUGRA. We determine the parameters to which the relic density is most sensitive and quantify the collider accuracy needed to match the accuracy of WMAP and PLANCK.