An Effective Field Theory Analysis of the First LUX Dark Matter Search

<p> A wealth of astrophysical research supports the existence of dark matter in the universe, yet the exact identity and nature of this unknown particle remain elusive. The Weakly Interacting Massive Particle (WIMP), one of the most promising dark matter candidates, is thought to interact with...

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Main Author: Larsen, Nicole A.
Language:EN
Published: Yale University 2016
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Online Access:http://pqdtopen.proquest.com/#viewpdf?dispub=10160866