This state-of-the-art review briefly discusses the role of the mirror matter (MM) model in the context of the dark matter (DM) problem. First proposed in 1966 by I.Yu. Kobzarev, L.B. Okun, and I.Ya. Pomeranchuk, MM is the oldest but still viable candidate—admittedly with some modifications—for describing real DM. The difficulties of standard ΛCDM model with WIMPs (Weakly Interacting Massive Particles) are outlined, and situations where mirror matter could be helpful in resolving some of them are identified. Mirror particles are a subclass of a wider set of ADM (Asymmetric DM, where DM particles do not annihilate, unlike supersymmetric particles in ΛCDM). References on limits for cross-sections of ADM model bosons accreting onto neutron stars are provided. They can be much lower than experimental limits for WIMPs.

PACS: 12.60.−i, 95.30.−k, 95.35.+d (all) DOI: 10.3367/UFNe.0184.201402h.0194 URL: https://ufn.ru/en/articles/2014/2/h/ 000336162000008 2-s2.0-84900835650 2014PhyU...57..183B Citation: Blinnikov S I "Mirror matter and other dark matter models" Phys. Usp. 57 183–188 (2014) BibTexBibNote ® (generic)BibNote ® (RIS)MedlineRefWorks Received: 10th, December 2013, accepted: 5th, June 2013 Оригинал: Блинников С И «Зеркальное вещество и другие модели для тёмной материи» УФН 184 194–199 (2014); DOI: 10.3367/UFNr.0184.201402h.0194 I.Ya. Pomeranchuk is author of Physics-Uspekhi