arXiv · 0712.4038
Diffuse $γ$-rays and $\bar{p}$ flux from dark matter annihilation -- a model for consistent results with EGRET and cosmic ray data
Abstract
In this work we develop a new propagation model for the Galactic cosmic rays based on the GALPROP code, including contributions from dark matter annihilation. The model predicts compatible Galactic diffuse $γ$ ray spectra with EGRET data in all sky regions. It also gives consistent results of the diffuse $γ$ ray longitude and latitude distributions. Further the results for B/C, $^{10}$Be/$^9$Be, proton, electron and antiproton spectra are also consistent with cosmic ray measurements. In the model we have taken a universal proton spectrum throughout the Galaxy without introducing large fluctuation for the proton energy loss is negligible. The dark matter annihilation signals are `boosted' after taking the contribution from subhalos into account. Another interesting feature of the model is that it gives better description of the diffuse $γ$ rays when taking the source distribution compatible with supernova remnants data, which is different from previous studies.
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Xiao-Jun Bi, Juan Zhang, Qiang Yuan. 2008-10-01. Diffuse $γ$-rays and $\bar{p}$ flux from dark matter annihilation -- a model for consistent results with EGRET and cosmic ray data. https://doi.org/10.1103/physrevd.78.043001
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