Minimal Supergravity Scalar Neutrino Dark Matter and Inverse Seesaw Neutrino Masses

C. Arina, F. Bazzocchi, N. Fornengo, J. C. Romao, J. W. F. Valle

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    Abstract

    We show that within the inverse seesaw mechanism for generating neutrino masses, minimal supergravity naturally provides the scalar neutrino as the lightest superparticle. We also demonstrate that such schemes naturally reconcile the small neutrino masses with the correct relic scalar neutrino dark matter abundance and accessible direct detection rates in nuclear recoil experiments. This way, inverse seesaw minimal supergravity offers a common solution to the generation of the neutrino mass and to the origin of dark matter. © 2008 The American Physical Society.
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)161802
    JournalPhysical Review Letters
    Volume101
    Issue number16
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2008

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