Hunting for Sub-GeV Dark Matter: From the SENSEI experiment to Oscura and Beyond

Seminar
QUEST Center event
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Speaker
Erez Etzion (TAU)
Date
27/01/2025 - 12:00 - 10:45Add to Calendar 2025-01-27 10:45:00 2025-01-27 12:00:00 Hunting for Sub-GeV Dark Matter: From the SENSEI experiment to Oscura and Beyond This presentation will focus on the SENSEI experiments, the first to use Skipper-CCD technology to search for sub-GeV Dark Matter (DM). I will discuss recent results from SENSEI, showcasing our progress from initial prototypes to current findings at the underground SNOLAB facility. Additionally, I will introduce Oscura, a follow-up experiment that promises to expand our DM search capabilities significantly. Finally, I will touch on the DarkNESS mission, the first space initiative to utilize Skipper-CCD technology, which offers a unique perspective for DM exploration. Physics (Building 202), Room 301 המחלקה לפיזיקה physics.dept@mail.biu.ac.il Asia/Jerusalem public
Place
Physics (Building 202), Room 301
Abstract

This presentation will focus on the SENSEI experiments, the first to use Skipper-CCD technology to search for sub-GeV Dark Matter (DM). I will discuss recent results from SENSEI, showcasing our progress from initial prototypes to current findings at the underground SNOLAB facility. Additionally, I will introduce Oscura, a follow-up experiment that promises to expand our DM search capabilities significantly. Finally, I will touch on the DarkNESS mission, the first space initiative to utilize Skipper-CCD technology, which offers a unique perspective for DM exploration.

תאריך עדכון אחרון : 22/01/2025