130 GeV gamma line-new physics? DM-detectivework-Lisanti videos

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130 GeV gamma line--new physics? DM-detectivework--Lisanti videos

An interesting cluster of new topics come out in two August 2012 PIRSA video talks by Mariangela Lisanti.
http://pirsa.org/12080010
Illuminating the 130 GeV Gamma Line with Continuum Photons
Speaker(s): Mariangela Lisanti
Abstract: There is evidence for a 130 GeV gamma-ray line at the Galactic Center in the Fermi Large Area Telescope data. Dark matter candidates that explain this feature should also annihilate to Standard Model particles, resulting in a continuous spectrum of photons. To study this continuum, we analyze the Fermi... read more
Date: 07/08/2012 - 1:00 pm
Series: Particle Group Meeting

http://pirsa.org/12080005
A Flow of Dark Matter Debris: Exploring New Possibilities for Substructure
Speaker(s): Mariangela Lisanti
Abstract: Tidal stripping of dark matter from subhalos falling into the Milky Way produces narrow, cold tidal streams as well as more spatially extended "debris flows'' in the form of shells, sheets, and plumes.Here we focus on the debris flow in the Via Lactea II simulation, and show that this incompletely ... read more
Date: 07/08/2012 - 11:00 am
Series: Cosmology & Gravitation
 
I seem to notice a buildup of papers like this: Detecting single gravitons with quantum sensing. (OK, old one.) Toward graviton detection via photon-graviton quantum state conversion Is this akin to “we’re soon gonna put string theory to the test”, or are these legit? Mind, I’m not expecting anyone to read the papers and explain them to me, but if one of you educated people already have an opinion I’d like to hear it. If not please ignore me. EDIT: I strongly suspect it’s bunk but...
I'm trying to understand the relationship between the Higgs mechanism and the concept of inertia. The Higgs field gives fundamental particles their rest mass, but it doesn't seem to directly explain why a massive object resists acceleration (inertia). My question is: How does the Standard Model account for inertia? Is it simply taken as a given property of mass, or is there a deeper connection to the vacuum structure? Furthermore, how does the Higgs mechanism relate to broader concepts like...

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