diffSph: a Python tool to compute diffuse signals from dwarf spheroidal galaxies

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Hauptverfasser: Vollmann, Martin, Welzmüller, Finn, Gajović, Lovorka
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author Vollmann, Martin
Welzmüller, Finn
Gajović, Lovorka
author_facet Vollmann, Martin
Welzmüller, Finn
Gajović, Lovorka
contents So far no diffuse emissions in dwarf spheroidal satellites of the Milky Way have ever been observed. Given that dwarf galaxies are predominantly composed of Dark Matter, the discovery of these signals could offer valuable insights into understanding the nature of Dark Matter. We present "diffSph", a Python tool which in its present version provides fast predictions of such diffuse signals in radio frequencies. It also features a very comprehensive module for the computation of "J" and "D" factors that are relevant for indirect Dark Matter detection using gamma rays. Routines are coupled to parton-shower algorithms and Dark Matter halo mass functions from state-of-the-art kinematic fits. This code is also useful for testing generic hypotheses (not necessarily associated with any Dark Matter candidate) about the cosmic-ray electron/positron sources in the dwarf galaxies. The diffSph tool has already been employed in searches for diffuse signals from dwarf spheroidal galaxies using the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR).
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spellingShingle diffSph: a Python tool to compute diffuse signals from dwarf spheroidal galaxies
Vollmann, Martin
Welzmüller, Finn
Gajović, Lovorka
High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Astrophysics of Galaxies
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
So far no diffuse emissions in dwarf spheroidal satellites of the Milky Way have ever been observed. Given that dwarf galaxies are predominantly composed of Dark Matter, the discovery of these signals could offer valuable insights into understanding the nature of Dark Matter. We present "diffSph", a Python tool which in its present version provides fast predictions of such diffuse signals in radio frequencies. It also features a very comprehensive module for the computation of "J" and "D" factors that are relevant for indirect Dark Matter detection using gamma rays. Routines are coupled to parton-shower algorithms and Dark Matter halo mass functions from state-of-the-art kinematic fits. This code is also useful for testing generic hypotheses (not necessarily associated with any Dark Matter candidate) about the cosmic-ray electron/positron sources in the dwarf galaxies. The diffSph tool has already been employed in searches for diffuse signals from dwarf spheroidal galaxies using the LOw Frequency ARray (LOFAR).
title diffSph: a Python tool to compute diffuse signals from dwarf spheroidal galaxies
topic High Energy Astrophysical Phenomena
Astrophysics of Galaxies
High Energy Physics - Phenomenology
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2401.05255