Speaker
Prof.
Neil Spooner
(University of Sheffield)
Description
An potential observable signature of dark matter linked to our galactic
motion is the annual modulation of the rate of dark matter-nucleon
interactions taking place in an Earth-bound experiment. To search for this
effect, we introduce the concept for a new dark matter experiment using NaI
scintillation detectors deployed deep in the South Pole ice. This experiment
complements dark matter search efforts in the Northern Hemisphere and will
investigate the observed annual modulation in the DAMA/LIBRA and DAMA/NaI
experiments. The unique location will permit the study of background effects
correlated with seasonal variations and the surrounding environment. The
experimental concept will be described and the sensitivity of a 250 kg NaI
experiment at the South Pole explored.
Primary author
Prof.
Neil Spooner
(University of Sheffield)
