Searches for hidden sectors using K+ → π+X decays

2025

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DOI 10.1007/jhep11(2025)143
Data confidence 70 medium
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Abstract

A bstract Results from the study of the rare decays $$ {K}^{+}\to {\pi}^{+}\nu \overline{\nu} $$ K + → π + ν ν ¯ , K + → π + μ + μ − and K + → π + γγ at the NA62 experiment at CERN are interpreted in terms of improved limits for $$ \mathcal{B}\left({K}^{+}\to {\pi}^{+}X\right) $$ B K + → π + X and coupling parameters of hidden-sector models, where X is a mediator. World-leading limits are achieved for dark photon, dark scalar and axion-like particle models.