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Probing the Fundamental Nature of Particle Dark Matter

Marco Regis , Aritra Basu , Geoff Beck , Gianni Bernardi , Paolo Marchegiani , Dominik J. Schwarz , Marco Taoso , Elisa Todarello
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SKA telescopes can tighten constraints on sub-TeV WIMPs via synchrotron and on ALP-photon couplings via spectral and polarization signals.

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The paper reviews radio searches for particle dark matter using the SKA telescopes. It covers two main candidates: weakly interacting massive particles, probed through continuum synchrotron emission from their annihilation products in objects like dwarf galaxies and clusters, and axion-like particles, probed through nearly monochromatic photon signals from decay or conversion and through polarization rotation effects. Current SKA precursors have already set competitive limits on sub-TeV WIMPs. The review presents forecasts showing that the improved continuum sensitivity, spectral resolution, line sensitivity, and polarimetry of the SKA AA4 design will allow further progress in narrowing the allowed parameter spaces for both candidates.

Core claim

The central claim is that the superior continuum sensitivity of the SKA telescopes will allow progressive closure on the WIMP parameter space through detection of synchrotron radiation from annihilation products, while the spectral resolution, line sensitivity, and polarimetry of the SKA AA4 telescopes can be leveraged to constrain the ALP-photon coupling through monochromatic signatures and polarization effects.

What carries the argument

Synchrotron radiation from DM annihilation products (for WIMPs) and monochromatic photon signals plus polarization angle rotation (for ALPs), observed in radio continuum, spectral line, and polarimetric modes.

If this is right

  • Competitive constraints on sub-TeV WIMPs have already been derived from SKA precursors observing dwarf galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the Large Magellanic Cloud.
  • SKA continuum observations will progressively close in on the remaining WIMP parameter space.
  • Spectral resolution and line sensitivity will target the nearly monochromatic ALP decay or conversion signals.
  • Polarimetry capabilities will constrain ALP-photon interactions through rotation of polarization angles.

Where Pith is reading between the lines

These are editorial extensions of the paper, not claims the author makes directly.

  • Successful application would prioritize targets like dwarf galaxies for SKA observing time in dark matter searches.
  • Non-detections at forecasted levels would shift focus to higher-mass WIMPs or weaker ALP couplings in model building.
  • The approach could be cross-checked with gamma-ray or neutrino observations to confirm or refute any signals.

Load-bearing premise

The forecasts assume that the SKA AA4 baseline design will deliver the stated sensitivity, spectral resolution, and polarimetry performance, and that astrophysical backgrounds can be sufficiently controlled to isolate any dark matter signals.

What would settle it

If SKA AA4 observations fail to reach the forecasted sensitivity or cannot separate dark matter signals from astrophysical backgrounds at the levels needed, the projected constraints on WIMP annihilation cross sections and ALP-photon couplings would not be achieved.

Figures

Figures reproduced from arXiv: 2606.25537 by Aritra Basu, Cora Uhlemann, Dominik J. Schwarz, Elisa Todarello, Emma Tolley, Geoff Beck, Gianni Bernardi, Marco Regis, Marco Taoso, Paolo Marchegiani.

Figure 1
Figure 1. Figure 1: Cartoon of the different DM candidates and signatures considered in this Chapter. where ⟨𝜎ann𝑣⟩ is the velocity-averaged annihilation rate, 𝜌DM(𝑟) is the DM halo mass density profile at the radius 𝑟 (we assume spherical symmetry), 𝑀𝜒 is the mass of the DM particle, and 𝑑𝑁ann 𝑒 /𝑑𝐸 is the number of electrons/positrons emitted per annihilation in the energy interval (𝐸, 𝐸 + 𝑑𝐸), obtained by weighting spectra… view at source ↗
Figure 2
Figure 2. Figure 2: Spectrum of the diffuse radio emission calculated for a Coma-like cluster located at 𝑧 = 0.2 from the annihilation of a WIMP particle with mass 125 GeV and annihilation channel 𝑏𝑏¯, for a cross section of ⟨𝜎ann𝑣⟩ = 3 × 10−26 cm3 s −1 and boost factor B = 70, without turbulent acceleration (solid blue line), and with turbulent acceleration with intensity 𝜒 = 5 × 10−17 s −1 and duration 𝑇𝑎𝑐𝑐 = 3 × 108 yrs (d… view at source ↗
Figure 3
Figure 3. Figure 3: Projected non-detection limits on the 𝑏𝑏¯ channel for 10 hours of observing Reticulum II. The red curve represents Fermi-LAT limit from a combined set of dwarf galaxies (Hoof et al., 2020), the black curve is from radio observations with ATCA (Regis et al., 2017) and the black dashed line is the thermal relic value. straints according to the nominal SKA sensitivity in both AA4 and AA* configurations. Altho… view at source ↗
Figure 4
Figure 4. Figure 4: Comparison of WIMP limits obtained with different indirect detection techniques (gamma-rays - solid red; anti-protons - dotted red; CMB - dashed red; neutrinos - dashed-dotted red) and with the SKA telescopes in the AA4 baseline design (solid blue). We considered a WIMP annihilating into 𝑏𝑏¯, the compilation of indirect bounds in [PITH_FULL_IMAGE:figures/full_fig_p011_4.png] view at source ↗
Figure 5
Figure 5. Figure 5: Collinear emission (left). Backlight echo (right). All have 𝑡𝑜𝑏𝑠 = 100 hrs, signal-to-noise= 1, AA4 configuration, and ALPs making up 100% of the DM density. Forecasts for SKA observations are explained in the main text, while other limits are taken from the repository https://cajohare.github.io/AxionLimits/. Collinear emission Caputo et al. (2019) consider the collinear emission from three DM-rich targets… view at source ↗
Figure 6
Figure 6. Figure 6: Existing bounds (colored areas) and projected sensitivities for the SKA telescopes in the AA4 configuration (black lines) on the axion-photon coupling (left panel) and dark photon kinetic mixing (right panel). Bounds from radio observations are explained in the main text, while other limits and the QCD axion band (yellow band in the left plot) are taken from the repository https://cajohare.github.io/AxionL… view at source ↗
Figure 7
Figure 7. Figure 7: Exclusion region for 𝑔𝑎𝛾 and 𝑚𝑎 at 95% confidence obtained by using a single epoch observations of B1152+199 (grey) and by combining data over 5 epochs (pink; Deshmukh et al., 2026). The blue dash￾dotted line shows the expected parameter space than can be probed with the AA*-array by combining data from 20 selected lens systems observed over 20 epochs in Band 2+5a. The gray dashed line shows the expected s… view at source ↗
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Understanding the fundamental nature of dark matter (DM) is one of the most significant scientific challenges of our time. A compelling hypothesis is that DM consists of a new, yet-to-be-discovered particle. Among the leading candidates are weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) and axion-like particles (ALPs), both of which can be investigated using observations with the SKA telescopes. In this chapter, we review the search for particle DM through radio observations, summarizing the current state-of-the-art and presenting forecasts for the SKA-Low and SKA-Mid telescopes in the AA4 baseline design. Radio searches for WIMPs focus on detecting synchrotron radiation originating from the products of DM annihilation using continuum observations. Competitive constraints on sub-TeV WIMPs have already been derived using SKA precursors looking at dwarf galaxies, galaxy clusters, and the Large Magellanic Cloud. We discuss how the superior continuum sensitivity of the SKA telescopes will allow us to progressively close in on the WIMP parameter space. The ALP signal arises from its decay or conversion into photon(s), which typically consists of a nearly monochromatic signature, and from rotation of polarization angles of photons interacting with ALPs. We demonstrate how the spectral resolution, line sensitivity, and polarimetry of the SKA AA4 telescopes can be leveraged to constrain the ALP-photon coupling.

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Referee Report

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Summary. The manuscript reviews radio searches for particle dark matter with the SKA telescopes. It summarizes existing constraints on WIMPs from synchrotron continuum emission due to annihilation products (using dwarf galaxies, clusters, and the LMC from SKA precursors) and on ALPs from monochromatic photon lines or polarization rotation. It then presents forecasts showing how the continuum sensitivity of SKA-Low/Mid AA4 will progressively close WIMP parameter space and how spectral resolution, line sensitivity, and polarimetry will constrain the ALP-photon coupling.

Significance. If the forecasts are robust, the work is significant because it synthesizes how next-generation radio facilities can target sub-TeV WIMPs and ALP-photon couplings, providing a clear observational roadmap that connects radio astronomy with particle DM searches. The review of precursor limits supplies useful context for the community.

major comments (1)
  1. [SKA AA4 forecasts (as described in the abstract and associated discussion)] The central claim that SKA AA4 will close in on the WIMP parameter space and constrain ALP-photon coupling rests on the assumption that the stated baseline sensitivities, spectral resolution, and polarimetry performance will be realized and that astrophysical foregrounds (synchrotron, point sources, Galactic emission) can be subtracted to the required precision. The manuscript summarizes external prior constraints but supplies no new end-to-end simulations or quantitative assessment of residual systematics after foreground removal; this assumption is load-bearing for the forecasted reach.
minor comments (1)
  1. A summary table comparing current limits with the projected SKA AA4 constraints for representative WIMP masses and ALP couplings would improve readability and allow readers to assess the incremental gain at a glance.

Simulated Author's Rebuttal

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We thank the referee for their constructive report and positive assessment of the review's significance. The manuscript is a synthesis of existing results and community forecasts rather than a presentation of new simulations. We address the single major comment below.

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  1. Referee: The central claim that SKA AA4 will close in on the WIMP parameter space and constrain ALP-photon coupling rests on the assumption that the stated baseline sensitivities, spectral resolution, and polarimetry performance will be realized and that astrophysical foregrounds (synchrotron, point sources, Galactic emission) can be subtracted to the required precision. The manuscript summarizes external prior constraints but supplies no new end-to-end simulations or quantitative assessment of residual systematics after foreground removal; this assumption is load-bearing for the forecasted reach.

    Authors: We agree that the forecasts rely on the published SKA AA4 baseline sensitivities and on the assumption that foregrounds can be subtracted to the necessary precision. Because this is a review chapter, we compile forecasts from the existing literature rather than generating new end-to-end simulations. To make the assumptions and limitations more transparent, we will add a dedicated subsection (in the WIMP and ALP forecast sections) that (i) states the baseline design parameters used, (ii) summarizes the current status of foreground-removal techniques in the radio literature, and (iii) cites studies that quantify residual systematics. This revision will not alter the quoted sensitivity numbers but will explicitly flag the load-bearing assumptions. revision: yes

Circularity Check

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No circularity: review of external constraints plus forecasts from stated SKA design assumptions

full rationale

The paper is a review summarizing published precursor limits on WIMPs and ALPs from SKA pathfinders, then stating forecasts that explicitly rest on the AA4 baseline design sensitivities, spectral resolution, and polarimetry performance (assumed as given). No equations or derivations in the provided text reduce a claimed prediction to a quantity defined or fitted by the authors themselves. Self-citations, if present, are not load-bearing for the central claims; the forecasts are not statistically forced by any internal fit. The paper is self-contained against external benchmarks (published limits and telescope design documents).

Axiom & Free-Parameter Ledger

0 free parameters · 1 axioms · 0 invented entities

Only the abstract is available, so a complete audit of free parameters, axioms, and invented entities is not possible. The paper relies on standard domain assumptions about WIMP annihilation and ALP-photon interactions drawn from prior literature rather than introducing new ones.

axioms (1)
  • domain assumption Dark matter consists of new particles (WIMPs or ALPs) whose interactions produce detectable radio signatures
    Invoked throughout the abstract to frame the searches and forecasts.

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