SuperCDMS - Status and Plans

ORAL

Abstract

Understanding the nature of the dark matter, which constitutes 80 percent of the matter in the Universe, remains one of the most compelling questions in physics. SuperCDMS is a program to detect dark matter particles directly through scattering off nuclei in cryogenic germanium detectors. I will describe the SuperCDMS technology, and discuss current and planned projects. SuperCDMS-Soudan, a 10-kg array in the Soudan underground laboratory, has been operating for over a year. I will give an early look at the results and the ultimate sensitivity of SuperCDMS-Soudan. SuperCDMS-SNOLAB is a 200-kg array planned for the SNOLAB facility. I will describe the projected schedule and sensitivity of SuperCDMS-SNOLAB.

Authors

  • Joel Sander

    Texas A\&M University