Direct WIMP detection rates for transitions in isomeric nuclei

• DOI: 10.1016/j.nuclphysb.2024.116594
• Publication Date: 2024-06-20T16:16:39Z
• Authors: M.V. Smirnov; G. Yang; Yu.N. Novikov; J.D. Vergados; D. Bonatsos
• Keywords: WIMP; Massive particle

The direct detection of dark matter constituents, in particular the weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), is central to particle physics and cosmology. In this paper we study WIMP induced transitions from isomeric nuclear states for two possible candidates: Ta180 Ho166. experimental setup, which can measure decay by WIMPs, was proposed. corresponding estimates half-life are given sense that WIMP-nucleon interaction be interpreted as ordinary radioactive decay.