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Latest results from the DarkSide-50 direct dark matter search experiment
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WAT 420
WAT 420
Description
The DarkSide-50 direct dark matter experiment recently published its first dark matter search result, which represents the current best limit on WIMPs using a liquid Argon time projection chamber.
In parallel in autumn last year the DarkSide group of Hawaii executed an extensive calibration campaign using gamma and neutron sources, which lasted several weeks. I will discuss the paper, present preliminary analysis from the calibration campaign and give an outlook on the next updates to the DarkSide detector, such as the introduction of underground Argon, and how our results might affect the design of future ton-scale and multi-ton-scale liquid noble gas detectors.
In parallel in autumn last year the DarkSide group of Hawaii executed an extensive calibration campaign using gamma and neutron sources, which lasted several weeks. I will discuss the paper, present preliminary analysis from the calibration campaign and give an outlook on the next updates to the DarkSide detector, such as the introduction of underground Argon, and how our results might affect the design of future ton-scale and multi-ton-scale liquid noble gas detectors.
