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The ongoing quest for a theory of everything and the elusive nature of dark matter
science-and-astronomy2 years ago

The ongoing quest for a theory of everything and the elusive nature of dark matter

Scientists are still uncertain about what dark matter is, but they have ruled out a new slice of dark matter parameter space through the Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) experiment. By analyzing data captured with a detector buried deep within a mine in Minnesota, researchers have created one of the tightest-ever limits for detecting dark matter particles, ruling out particles down to about a fifth of a proton's mass. Although they have not found evidence of dark matter yet, this null result is considered impactful in the scientific community and provides valuable insights for future investigations.

"SuperCDMS Data Reveals Stricter Detection Limits for Dark Matter"
science-and-technology2 years ago

"SuperCDMS Data Reveals Stricter Detection Limits for Dark Matter"

The Super Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (SuperCDMS) collaboration has conducted a reanalysis of previously published experimental data, focusing on two potential avenues for inelastic collisions of dark matter particles: Bremsstrahlung radiation and the Migdal effect. By considering the Earth's atmosphere and inner composition, the analysis sets tighter limits on dark matter detection and expands the range of particle masses the experiment is sensitive to. Although no evidence of dark matter interactions was found, the study represents one of the most sensitive searches for ultralight dark matter and provides valuable insights for future research.