We consider the capture of galactic dark matter by the Solar System, due to the gravitational three-body interaction of the Sun, a planet, and a dark matter particle. Closed (up to an overall numerical factor) analytical expression is derived for the capture cross-section. With this result we arrive at simple estimates for density and velocity distribution of captured dark matter particles close to the Earth.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationGRIBOV-80 Memorial Volume
Subtitle of host publicationQuantum Chromodynamics and Beyond - Proceedings of the Memorial Workshop Devoted to the 80th Birthday of V N Gribov
Pages471-478
Number of pages8
StatePublished - 1 Dec 2011
EventMemorial Workshop Devoted to the 80th Birthday of V N Gribov on Quantum Chromodynamics and Beyond - Trieste, Italy
Duration: 26 May 2010 → 28 May 2010

Conference

ConferenceMemorial Workshop Devoted to the 80th Birthday of V N Gribov on Quantum Chromodynamics and Beyond
Country/TerritoryItaly
CityTrieste
Period26/05/10 → 28/05/10

    Scopus subject areas

  • Nuclear and High Energy Physics

    Research areas

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

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