Speaker
Takuya Okawa
Description
We propose a novel way to seek eV-MeV axions in a globular cluster. Axions can be produced inside stars via the Primakoff process and photon coalescence, and subsequently, decay into two photons. In particular, the hot and dense plasma in the core of horizontal branch (HB) stars in globular clusters could produce eV-MeV axion efficiently. Future MeV gamma-ray telescopes might be able to detect photons from the decay of axons produced in those stars.
Author
Takuya Okawa
Co-authors
Dr
Bhupal Dev
(Washington University in St. Louis)
Francesc Ferrer
(Washington University in St Louis)
