Investigating the Behavior of Dark Matter Through Particle Accelerators

Abstract

Despite constituting approximately 85% of the total matter in the universe, dark matter continues to elude direct detection due to its non-interaction with electromagnetic radiation. Particle accelerators, such as the Large Hadron Collider (LHC), offer a controlled environment for probing potential dark matter candidates, including weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs), axions, and sterile neutrinos. This paper investigates how accelerator-based experiments contribute to understanding the behavior, interaction, and detection of dark matter. Through reviewing collision data, detection signatures, and decay products, we present insights into current findings, experimental methodologies, and the future potential of high-energy physics in unlocking the mysteries of dark matter.