"Novel Approach to Detecting Light Dark Matter Proposed by Scientists"
Scientists have proposed a new method, GALILEO, to detect light dark matter candidates using laser interferometry to measure the oscillatory electric fields generated by these particles. The research focuses on detecting axions and axionlike particles, which are potential light dark matter candidates, known for their low mass and weak interactions with ordinary matter. The proposed GALILEO experiment aims to measure the oscillatory electric fields induced by these particles using an asymmetric Michelson interferometer and electro-optical materials, potentially providing valuable insights into the nature of dark matter.