Diffuse γ-rays and p flux from dark matter annihilation -- a model for consistent results with EGRET and cosmic ray data
Abstract
In this work we develop a new propagation model for the Galactic cosmic rays based on the GALPROP code, including contributions from dark matter annihilation. The model predicts compatible Galactic diffuse γ ray spectra with EGRET data in all sky regions. It also gives consistent results of the diffuse γ ray longitude and latitude distributions. Further the results for B/C, 10Be/9Be, proton, electron and antiproton spectra are also consistent with cosmic ray measurements. In the model we have taken a universal proton spectrum throughout the Galaxy without introducing large fluctuation for the proton energy loss is negligible. The dark matter annihilation signals are `boosted' after taking the contribution from subhalos into account. Another interesting feature of the model is that it gives better description of the diffuse γ rays when taking the source distribution compatible with supernova remnants data, which is different from previous studies.
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