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Title: Simplified models for dark matter searches at the LHC

Journal Article · · Physics of the Dark Universe
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This document a outlines a set of simplified models for dark matter and its interactions with Standard Model particles. It is intended to summarize the main characteristics that these simplified models have when applied to dark matter searches at the LHC, and to provide a number of useful expressions for reference. The list of models includes both s-channel and t-channel scenarios. For s-channel, spin-0 and spin-1 mediations are discussed, and also realizations where the Higgs particle provides a portal between the dark and visible sectors. The guiding principles underpinning the proposed simplified models are spelled out, and some suggestions for implementation are presented.

Research Organization:
SLAC National Accelerator Lab., Menlo Park, CA (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Science (SC), High Energy Physics (HEP)
DOE Contract Number:
AC02-76SF00515
OSTI ID:
1310027
Report Number(s):
SLAC-PUB-16708; arXiv:1506.03116
Journal Information:
Physics of the Dark Universe, Vol. 9-10, Issue C; ISSN 2212-6864
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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