Prof.
Dmitry Gorbunov
(Institute for Nuclear Research of RAS)
13/10/2016, 10:30
Nuclear physics and particle physics
Plenary/section talk
Numerous phenomena in astrophysics and cosmology ask for new neutral heavy stable particles to form Dark Matter. We review the present status of the problem, its developing solutions and further prospects in hunting for the Dark Matter in particle physics experiments.
Grzegorz Zuzel
(Institute of Physics, Jagiellonian University)
13/10/2016, 11:00
Nuclear physics and particle physics
Plenary/section talk
The main purpose of the DarkSide project carried out at the Gran Sasso underground laboratory in Italy is direct detection of Dark Matter particles (WIMPs). The Dark Matter search program is based on Time Projection Chambers filled with liquid Argon. The DarkSide-50 TPC, with 50 kg of active mass, is installed inside active neutron and muon detectors. DarkSide-50 has been taking data since...
Prof.
Matthew Szydagis
(The University at Albany, State University of New York (SUNY))
13/10/2016, 11:30
Nuclear physics and particle physics
Plenary/section talk
The LUX collaboration has recently released its 332 live-day WIMP search result. LUX remains at the forefront of the search for this dark matter candidate particle, in the 7 $GeV/c^2$ and higher range, with a maximal spin-independent sensitivity of 2.2 x $10^{-46}$ $cm^2$ cross-section for a mass of 50 $GeV/c^2$ now established. Spin-dependent and axion limits will also be discussed, as well...
