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| Author(s): |
Oliveira, O.
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Bertulani, C. A.
;
Hussein, M. S.
;
de Paula, W.
;
Frederico, T.
Total Authors: 5
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| Document type: | Journal article |
| Source: | Brazilian Journal of Physics; v. 46, n. 6, p. 721-729, DEC 2016. |
| Web of Science Citations: | 2 |
| Abstract | |
We propose a mirror model for ordinary and dark matter that assumes a new SU(3) gauge group of transformations, as a natural extension of the Standard Model (SM). A close study of big bang nucleosynthesis, baryon asymmetries, cosmic microwave background bounds, galaxy dynamics, together with the Standard Model assumptions, help us to set a limit on the mass and width of the new gauge boson. The cross section for the elastic scattering of a dark proton by an ordinary proton is estimated and compare to the WIMP-nucleon experimental upper bounds. It is observed that all experimental bounds for the various cross sections can be accommodated consistently within the gauge model. We also suggest a way for direct detection of the new gauge boson via one example of a SM forbidden process: , where X=I > or I > (c) . (AU) | |
| FAPESP's process: | 14/08388-0 - Non-perturbative dynamics in relativistic quantum field theory applied to graphene and to quantum chromodynamics |
| Grantee: | Tobias Frederico |
| Support Opportunities: | Research Grants - Visiting Researcher Grant - International |