Astrophysical Axion Bounds: The 2024 Edition

Abstract

We review the current status of astrophysical bounds on QCD axions, primarily based on the observational effects of nonstandard energy losses on stars, including black-hole superradiance. Over the past few years, many of the traditional arguments have been reexamined both theoretically and using modern data and new ideas have been put forth. This compact review updates similar Lecture Notes written by one of us in 2006 [Lect. Notes Phys. 741 (2008) 51-71].

Contribution to 1st Training School of the COST Action COSMIC WISPers (CA21106). Matches published version

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