Spooner, N.J.C. (2016) Readout technologies for directional WIMP Dark Matter detection. Physics Reports. ISSN 1873-6270
Abstract
The measurement of the direction of WIMP-induced nuclear recoils is a compelling but technologically challenging strategy to provide an unambiguous signature of the detection of Galactic dark matter. Most directional detectors aim to reconstruct the dark-matter-induced nuclear recoil tracks, either in gas or solid targets. The main challenge with directional detection is the need for high spatial resolution over large volumes, which puts strong requirements on the readout technologies. In this paper we review the various detector readout technologies used by directional detectors. In particular, we summarize the challenges, advantages and drawbacks of each approach, and discuss future prospects for these technologies.
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Copyright, Publisher and Additional Information: | © 2016 Elsevier. This is an author produced version of a paper subsequently published in Physics Reports. Uploaded in accordance with the publisher's self-archiving policy. Article available under the terms of the CC-BY-NC-ND licence (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) |
Keywords: | Dark Matter detectors; Time Projection Chambers; Gaseous imaging and tracking detectors; Wire chambers; Micropattern gaseous detectors; Nuclear emulsions |
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Institution: | The University of Sheffield |
Academic Units: | The University of Sheffield > Faculty of Science (Sheffield) > Department of Physics and Astronomy (Sheffield) |
Funding Information: | Funder Grant number SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY FACILITIES COUNCIL ST/N001141/1 |
Depositing User: | Symplectic Sheffield |
Date Deposited: | 31 Oct 2016 16:24 |
Last Modified: | 25 Oct 2018 00:38 |
Published Version: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.physrep.2016.10.001 |
Status: | Published |
Publisher: | Elsevier |
Refereed: | Yes |
Identification Number: | 10.1016/j.physrep.2016.10.001 |
Open Archives Initiative ID (OAI ID): | oai:eprints.whiterose.ac.uk:106511 |