학술논문

Readout technologies for directional WIMP Dark Matter detection
Document Type
Working Paper
Source
Physics Reports 662 (2016) pp. 1-46
Subject
Physics - Instrumentation and Detectors
Astrophysics - Cosmology and Nongalactic Astrophysics
Astrophysics - Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics
High Energy Physics - Experiment
Language
Abstract
The measurement of the direction of WIMP-induced nuclear recoils is a compelling but technologically challenging strategy to provide an unambiguous signature of the detection of Galactic dark matter. Most directional detectors aim to reconstruct the dark-matter-induced nuclear recoil tracks, either in gas or solid targets. The main challenge with directional detection is the need for high spatial resolution over large volumes, which puts strong requirements on the readout technologies. In this paper we review the various detector readout technologies used by directional detectors. In particular, we summarize the challenges, advantages and drawbacks of each approach, and discuss future prospects for these technologies.
Comment: 58 pages, 26 figures, accepted by Physics Reports