Simulations of the Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS) Detector

The cryogenic dark matter search (CDMS) experiment was built to discover evidence of dark matter by direct detection using highly specialized instruments. Because dark matter interactions are expected to be both rare and difficult to detect, understanding the detector's response to backgrounds and its noise are of paramount importance. CDMS is entering an era where simulations of the detector will be used to characterize its response to backgrounds and its noise and to practice the analysis techniques needed to discover a dark matter signal. This talk will describe some recent advancements towards building a powerful and reliable framework for producing simulated datasets.