Simulation of Dark Matter Using micrOMEGAs

Weakly interactive massive particles (WIMPs) are one of the most popular dark matter candidates and in our study we have decided on a WIMP based model due to its accurate predictions of the dark matter (DM) relic density. To determine a possible WIMP, we have used the minimal supersymmetric model (MSSM), an extension of superymmetry (SUSY). Using micrOMEGAs we have made predictions of the direct and indirect detection for two different sets of parameters for a MSSM model considering the neutralino as the lightest supersymmetric particle (LSP). The results showed a discrete difference for the two sets of parameters in order of magnitude and the energy range, experimental data can rule in favour of one of the sets accordingly. We also found that it was preferable to have indirect detectors aimed at the Sun rather than the Earth.