We consider the capture and ejection of dark matter by the Solar System. Both processes are due to the gravitational three-body interaction of the Sun, a planet, and a dark matter particle. Simple estimates are presented for the capture cross-section, as well as for density and velocity distribution of captured dark matter particles close to the Earth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationLow Dimensional Physics and Gauge Principles
Subtitle of host publicationMatinyan Festschrift
PublisherWORLD SCIENTIFIC PUBL CO PTE LTD
Pages192-199
Number of pages8
ISBN (Electronic)9789814440349
ISBN (Print)9789814440332
DOIs
StatePublished - 1 Jan 2012

    Scopus subject areas

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)

    Research areas

  • Dark matter, Restricted three-body problem, Solar system

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