Utilizing SOFTSUSY calculations in dark sector analysis

Session Number

Project ID: PHYS 06

Advisor(s)

Dr. Peter Dong, Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy

Discipline

Physical Science

Start Date

20-4-2022 9:10 AM

End Date

20-4-2022 9:25 AM

Abstract

We are utilizing the program SOFTSUSY (based on the minimal supersymmetric standard model (mssm)) for dark sector analysis of dark photons. We have automated the external program with Python to give us cross-sections of dark photons while also automating the C++ graphing program to plot these data points. The two variables that are changed throughout automation are the m0 (unified soft scalar mass) and m12 (unified soft gaugino mass) variables. This allows us to continue researching potential cross sections for lepton-jet production in the SUSY portal as well as further researching supersymmetry-dark sector connections. With streamlined automation, we can also explore other variables that can affect the cross-sections calculated by the Monte Carlo simulation.

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Apr 20th, 9:10 AM Apr 20th, 9:25 AM

Utilizing SOFTSUSY calculations in dark sector analysis

We are utilizing the program SOFTSUSY (based on the minimal supersymmetric standard model (mssm)) for dark sector analysis of dark photons. We have automated the external program with Python to give us cross-sections of dark photons while also automating the C++ graphing program to plot these data points. The two variables that are changed throughout automation are the m0 (unified soft scalar mass) and m12 (unified soft gaugino mass) variables. This allows us to continue researching potential cross sections for lepton-jet production in the SUSY portal as well as further researching supersymmetry-dark sector connections. With streamlined automation, we can also explore other variables that can affect the cross-sections calculated by the Monte Carlo simulation.