Broader course for experimental physicists
Direct searches for dark matter
Belina von Krosigk (U Heidelberg), Teresa Marrodan (MPIK)
Abstract
Dark matter, accounting for a significant portion of the mass in the universe, remains elusive, yet its influence on the dynamics and structure formation in the universe is undeniable. This lecture aims to shed light on the field of experimental astroparticle physics with a specific focus on dark matter. We will explore cosmological and astrophysical evidences and viable particle physics models, and review experimental techniques employed to directly detect and study dark matter across a mass range of more than ten orders of magnitude. A requirement for this lecture is a completed course in particle physics at least at the introductory level.
