"Unveiling the Enigmatic Axion Particle: The Quantum Journey in Search of Dark Matter"
The DarkQuantum consortium, consisting of global institutions, is embarking on a six-year project to detect the elusive axion particle and unravel the mysteries of dark matter. Led by researchers at Aalto University, the consortium will utilize quantum technologies to develop highly sensitive detectors, including a high-frequency sensor called a haloscope. The project aims to capitalize on quantum phenomena to filter out noise and repeat experiments with greater fidelity, potentially leading to a significant discovery comparable to the Higgs boson. The European Research Council has awarded the consortium €12.9 million to support their research.