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The parameter space of massive axion-like-particles (ALPs) with $m_a \sim {\mathcal O} (100)$ MeV and coupled with nucleons is largely unexplored. Here, we present new constraints in this parameter region.… Click to show full abstract
The parameter space of massive axion-like-particles (ALPs) with $m_a \sim {\mathcal O} (100)$ MeV and coupled with nucleons is largely unexplored. Here, we present new constraints in this parameter region. In doing so, we characterize the supernova emissivity of heavy ALPs from a proto-neutron star, including for the first time mass effects in both nucleon-nucleon Bremsstrahlung and pionic Compton processes. In addition, we highlight novel possibilities to probe the couplings with photons and leptons from supernova ALP decays.
Journal Title: Physical Review D
Year Published: 2022
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