LHC Physics and Cosmology
arXiv:0708.0134 · doi:10.1142/9789812776105_0004
Abstract
In these Lectures I review possible constraints on particle physics models, obtained by means of combining the results of collider measurements with astrophysical data. I emphasize the theoretical-model dependence of these results. I discuss supersymmetric dark matter constraints at colliders (mainly LHC) in various theoretical contexts: the standard Cosmological-Constant-Cold-Dark-Matter (Lambda-CDM) model, (super)string-inspired ones and non-equilibrium relaxation dark energy models. I then investigate the capability of LHC measurements in asserting whether supersymmetric matter (if discovered) constitutes part, or all, of the astrophysical dark matter. I also discuss prospects for improving the constraints in future precision facilities, such as the International Linear Collider.
49 pages Latex, 25 EPS figures incorporated, uses special macros. Lectures presented at the Lake Louise Winter Institute 2007 (Lake Louise (Canada), February 19-24 2007)