What lattice gauge theory can do for Dark Matter searches
by
Enrico Rinaldi(RIKEN-BNL, Brookhaven)
→
Europe/Rome
Aula Conversi (Dip. di Fisica - Edificio G. Marconi)
Aula Conversi
Dip. di Fisica - Edificio G. Marconi
Description
Lattice simulations of gauge theories are a powerful tool to investigate strongly interacting systems like Quantum ChromoDynamics (QCD).
In recent years, the expertise gathered from lattice QCD studies has been used to explore new extensions of the Standard Model of particle physics that include strong dynamics.
This change of gear in lattice field theories is related to the growing experimental search for new physics, from accelerator facilities like the Large Hadron Collider (LHC) to dark matter detectors like LUX or ADMX.
In my presentation I will explore different plausible scenarios for dark matter physics where strong dynamics play a dominant role and can be tackled by numerical lattice simulations.
The importance of lattice field theories is highlighted in the context of dark matter searches, both for direct detection experiments and for collider experiments
