Discovering the axiverse via fifth forces

If the Universe is described by string theory or other extensions of the Standard Model, several light, axion-like states are predicted to exist. However, most experiments only search for one of these states. We show that searches for fifth forces can't assume a non-relativistic potential induced by a single axion field. We discuss the strength of the non-relativistic spin-dependent and spin-independent potentials in the most general case of $N_a$ different axions and show how the shape of the potentials can be used to distinguish between different axiverse scenarios.

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Physical review. D/Physical review. D.
Published
2026-10-15
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1103/yt9z-lxz4
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Dark Matter and Cosmic Phenomena
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Discovering the axiverse via fifth forces

Alexander C. Eberhart, Francesca Chadha-Day, Martin Bauer
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Abstract

If the Universe is described by string theory or other extensions of the Standard Model, several light, axion-like states are predicted to exist. However, most experiments only search for one of these states. We show that searches for fifth forces can't assume a non-relativistic potential induced by a single axion field. We discuss the strength of the non-relativistic spin-dependent and spin-independent potentials in the most general case of $N_a$ different axions and show how the shape of the potentials can be used to distinguish between different axiverse scenarios.

Physical review. D/Physical review. D.
UK Research and Innovation, Science and Technology Facilities Council
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