Introduction to Primordial Black Hole Dark Matter - Lecture 2

Explore the fascinating world of primordial black hole dark matter in this comprehensive lecture by Ely D. Kovetz. Delve into indirect detection methods using gravitational waves from primordial black hole binary mergers, examining mass spectra, orbital eccentricity, and spin characteristics. Investigate constraints on the primordial black hole mass fraction and the intriguing "LIGO window." Discover new transient probes like fast radio bursts and their potential for constraining MACHOs through lensing effects. Learn about the observational outlook, timeline, and various ways to probe the primordial black hole dark matter scenario. Gain insights into the connection between primordial black holes and primordial power spectrum limits, as well as their potential role as seeds for supermassive black holes. This lecture, part of the "Less Travelled Path of Dark Matter" program, offers a deep dive into cutting-edge research on alternative dark matter candidates beyond WIMPs.

12:00 pm, 09 NOVEMBER 2020
Outline
Indirect detection: GWs from PBH Binary Mergers
Q: Does PBH Dark Matter have testable GW predictions?
Indirect Detection: The GW Mass Spectrum
Indirect Detection: Stellar Mass Spectrum
Indirect Detection: Constraints on PBH fraction
Indirect Detection: Orbital Eccentricity
Indirect Detection: Individual and Effective Spin
Indirect Detection: Stochastic GW Background
Indirect Detection: Clustering of GW Events
Indirect Detection: 03a Data Hot Off the Press!
Indirect Detection: 03a Fit with Astro Channels
Indirect Detection: 03a Fit with Accrediting PBHs
PBH Dark Matter: Constraining the Mass Fraction
Microlensing: Illustration
PBH Dark Matter: Existing Constraints
PBH Dark Matter: The "LIGO Window"
Direct Detection: New Transient Probes
Fast Radio Bursts!
Constraining MACHOs: Fast Radio Burst Lensing
Strong Lensing of FRBs: Unique Signature
PBH DM LIGO Window: Constraints Tightening!
Observational Outlook: Timeline
PBH DM: Other Windows Open?
From PBH to Primordial Power Spectrum Limits
PBHs as SMBH Seeds: Future Tight! Constraints
Takeaway: Lots of Ways to Probe PBH Scenario!
Thank you!
PBH DM: Other Windows Open?