Nuclear & Particle Physics Seminar - Dr. Aparajitha Karthikeyan; Department of Physics & Astronomy, University of Iowa

Title: Decoding Dark Matter through Dileptons at DUNE.

Abstract: In this talk, I will introduce a novel mechanism for detecting dark matter, known as Dark Matter Internal Pair Production (DIPP). I will demonstrate how DIPP can be used to probe a variety of dark matter models at the DUNE Near Detector, including dark photon-mediated dark matter. I will then explore its potential to probe models with couplings to second- and third-generation leptons. In particular, I will focus on dark matter searches through di-tau final states at DUNE ND, demonstrating that the resulting dark matter signals can exhibit distinctive kinematic features compared with backgrounds, particularly in the missing transverse momentum of the final state. I will conclude by presenting the sensitivity of DUNE ND to a few relatively unexplored models, including the $B-3L_\tau$ gauge model.

Monday, October 5, 2026 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Van Allen Hall
309
30 North Dubuque Street, Iowa City, IA 52242
View on Event Calendar
Individuals with disabilities are encouraged to attend all University of Iowa–sponsored events. If you are a person with a disability who requires a reasonable accommodation in order to participate in this program, please contact Department of Physics & Astronomy in advance at 319-335-1686 or physics-astronomy@uiowa.edu.