Axion Physics from String Theory: Cosmological Signatures in Dark Matter and Inflation

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Main Author: Sharma, Vaidik A
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contents The quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy motivates a deep exploration into axion physics, particularly within the framework of string theory. Axions, originally proposed to solve the strong CP problem, emerge as compelling candidates for both dark matter and dark energy components of the universe. String theory, offering a unified perspective on fundamental forces, predicts a rich spectrum of axion-like particles (ALPs) arising from its compactification schemes. This paper provides a comprehensive review of axion physics within string theory, detailing their theoretical foundations, emergence from compactification processes, and roles in cosmological models. Key aspects covered include the Peccei-Quinn mechanism, the structure of ALPs, their moduli stabilization, and implications for observational signatures in dark matter, dark energy, and cosmological inflation scenarios. Insights from ongoing experimental efforts and future directions in axion cosmology are also discussed
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spellingShingle Axion Physics from String Theory: Cosmological Signatures in Dark Matter and Inflation
Sharma, Vaidik A
General Physics
The quest to understand the nature of dark matter and dark energy motivates a deep exploration into axion physics, particularly within the framework of string theory. Axions, originally proposed to solve the strong CP problem, emerge as compelling candidates for both dark matter and dark energy components of the universe. String theory, offering a unified perspective on fundamental forces, predicts a rich spectrum of axion-like particles (ALPs) arising from its compactification schemes. This paper provides a comprehensive review of axion physics within string theory, detailing their theoretical foundations, emergence from compactification processes, and roles in cosmological models. Key aspects covered include the Peccei-Quinn mechanism, the structure of ALPs, their moduli stabilization, and implications for observational signatures in dark matter, dark energy, and cosmological inflation scenarios. Insights from ongoing experimental efforts and future directions in axion cosmology are also discussed
title Axion Physics from String Theory: Cosmological Signatures in Dark Matter and Inflation
topic General Physics
url https://arxiv.org/abs/2407.15379