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Model-independent Limits from Spin-dependent WIMP Dark Matter Experiments
Spin-dependent WIMP searches have traditionally presented results within an
odd group approximation and by suppressing one of the spin-dependent
interaction cross sections. We here elaborate on a model-independent analysis
in which spin-dependent interactions with both protons and neutrons are
simultaneously considered. Within this approach, equivalent current limits on
the WIMP-nucleon interaction at WIMP mass of 50 GeV/c are either
pb, pb or ,
depending on the choice of cross section or coupling strength
representation. These limits become less restrictive for either larger or
smaller masses; they are less restrictive than those from the traditional odd
group approximation regardless of WIMP mass. Combination of experimental
results are seen to produce significantly more restrictive limits than those
obtained from any single experiment. Experiments traditionally considered
spin-independent are moreover found to severely limit the spin-dependent phase
space. The extension of this analysis to the case of positive signal
experiments is explored.Comment: 12 pages, 12 figures, submitted to Phys. Rev.
Detection Prospects for Majorana Fermion WIMPless Dark Matter
We consider both velocity-dependent and velocity-independent contributions to
spin-dependent (SD) and spin-independent (SI) nuclear scattering (including
one-loop corrections) of WIMPless dark matter, in the case where the dark
matter candidate is a Majorana fermion. We find that spin-independent
scattering arises only from the mixing of exotic squarks, or from
velocity-dependent terms. Nevertheless (and contrary to the case of MSSM
neutralino WIMPs), we find a class of models which cannot be detected through
SI scattering, but can be detected at IceCube/DeepCore through SD scattering.
We study the detection prospects for both SI and SD detection strategies for a
large range of Majorana fermion WIMPless model parameters.Comment: 14 pages, 3 figures. v2: updated to match published versio
A CF3I-based SDD Prototype for Spin-independent Dark Matter Searches
The application of Superheated Droplet Detectors (SDDs) to dark matter
searches has so far been confined to the light nuclei refrigerants C2ClF5 and
C4F10 (SIMPLE and PICASSO, respectively), with a principle sensitivity to
spin-dependent interactions. Given the competitive results of these devices, as
a result of their intrinsic insensitivity to backgrounds, we have developed a
prototype trifluoroiodomethane (CF3I)-loaded SDD with increased sensitivity to
spin-independent interactions as well. A low (0.102 kgd) exposure test
operation of two high concentration, 1 liter devices is described, and the
results compared with leading experiments in both spin-dependent and
-independent sectors. Although competitive in both sectors when the difference
in exposures is accounted for, a problem with fracturing of the detector gel
must be addressed before significantly larger exposures can be envisioned.Comment: revised and updated; accepted Astrop. Phy
Heavy Superheated Droplet Detectors as a Probe of Spin-independent WIMP Dark Matter Existence
At present, application of Superheated Droplet Detectors (SDDs) in WIMP dark
matter searches has been limited to the spin-dependent sector, owing to the
general use of fluorinated refrigerants which have high spin sensitivity. Given
their recent demonstration of a significant constraint capability with
relatively small exposures and the relative economy of the technique, we
consider the potential impact of heavy versions of such devices on the
spin-independent sector. Limits obtainable from a -loaded SDD
are estimated on the basis of the radiopurity levels and backgrounds already
achieved by the SIMPLE and PICASSO experiments. With 34 kgd exposure,
equivalent to the current CDMS, such a device may already probe to below
10 pb in the spin-independent cross section.Comment: 9 pages, 4 figures, accepted Phys. Rev.
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Safety Margins for Flight Through Stochastic Gusts
Peer Reviewedhttps://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/140648/1/1.g000299.pd
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