Apr 14 – 17, 2026
Karlsruhe, Germany
Europe/Berlin timezone

Direct Searches for Particle Dark Matter: An Overview

Apr 14, 2026, 9:15 AM
45m
Karlsruhe, Germany

Karlsruhe, Germany

Gastdozentenhaus KIT Scientific Meeting and Conference Center Building 01.52 Engesserstrasse 3 76131 Karlsruhe

Speaker

Belina von Krosigk (Heidelberg University)

Description

The existence of dark matter is well established through its gravitational effects on astrophysical and cosmological scales, yet its particle nature remains unknown. Among the most compelling candidates are weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) and other particle-like dark matter scenarios that can be probed through direct detection experiments. In this overview talk, I will provide a broad introduction to the theoretical and phenomenological framework underlying direct detection of particle dark matter and will highlight some of the most sensitive ongoing and upcoming experimental searches with a focus on conventional detection concepts.

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Author

Belina von Krosigk (Heidelberg University)

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