Multichannel direct detection of light dark matter: Target comparison
Sinéad M. Griffin, Katherine Inzani, Tanner Trickle, Zhengkang Zhang, Kathryn M. Zurek
Abstract
A variety of crystal target materials are analyzed for their sensitivity to light dark matter in future experiments. Considering electron transitions, phonon excitations, and nuclear recoils, the authors assess the most promising candidates for different dark matter models.
Topics & Concepts
Dark matterPhysicsComputer scienceAstrophysicsDark Matter and Cosmic PhenomenaCCD and CMOS Imaging SensorsAtomic and Subatomic Physics Research