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most citedPhysics potential of the International Axion Observatory (IAXO)

242 citations · 284 across the 6 of their papers we have counts for

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9 papers

physics.ins-det2026

Timing performance of large prototype based on $\upmu$RWELL- PICOSEC detector technology with active area

A. Pandey, K. Gnanvo, B. Kross +60

The $\upmu$RWELL-PICOSEC detector, which combines a $\upmu$RWELL gaseous amplification structure with a Cherenkov radiator and photocathode, is a novel approach to acheive fast and…

hep-ph2025

The International Axion Observatory (IAXO): case, status and plans. Input to the European Strategy for Particle Physics

A. Arcusa, S. Ahyoune, K. Altenmuller +120

The International Axion Observatory (IAXO) is a next-generation axion helioscope designed to search for solar axions with unprecedented sensitivity. IAXO holds a unique position in…

hep-ex2024

An accurate solar axions ray-tracing response of BabyIAXO

S. Ahyoune, K. Altenmueller, I. Antolin +124

BabyIAXO is the intermediate stage of the International Axion Observatory (IAXO) to be hosted at DESY. Its primary goal is the detection of solar axions following the axion heliosc…

physics.ins-det2024

Using Micromegas detectors for direct dark matter searches: challenges and perspectives

K. Altenmueller, . Antolin, D. Calvet +27

Gas time projection chambers (TPCs) with Micromegas pixelated readouts are being used in dark matter searches and other rare event searches, due to their potential in terms of low…

hep-ex2023★ 2 cited

Ultra low background Micromegas detectors for BabyIAXO solar axion search

E. Ferrer-Ribas, K. Altenmüller, B. Biasuzzi +27

The International AXion Observatory (IAXO) is a large scale axion helioscope that will look for axions and axion-like particles produced in the Sun with unprecedented sensitivity.…

physics.ins-det2022★ 18 cited

Performance of a spaghetti calorimeter prototype with tungsten absorber and garnet crystal fibres

Liupan An, Etiennette Auffray, Federico Betti +18

A spaghetti calorimeter (SPACAL) prototype with scintillating crystal fibres was assembled and tested with electron beams of energy from 1 to 5 GeV. The prototype comprised radiati…

physics.comp-ph2021★ 22 cited

REST-for-Physics, a ROOT-based framework for event oriented data analysis and combined Monte Carlo response

Konrad Altenmüller, Susana Cebrián, Theopisti Dafni +19

The REST-for-Physics (Rare Event Searches Toolkit for Physics) framework is a ROOT-based solution providing the means to process and analyze experimental or Monte Carlo event data.…

physics.ins-det2020

Conceptual Design of BabyIAXO, the intermediate stage towards the International Axion Observatory

A. Abeln, K. Altenmüller, S. Arguedas Cuendis +123

This article describes BabyIAXO, an intermediate experimental stage of the International Axion Observatory (IAXO), proposed to be sited at DESY. IAXO is a large-scale axion heliosc…

hep-ph2019★ 242 cited

Physics potential of the International Axion Observatory (IAXO)

E. Armengaud, D. Attie, S. Basso +88

We review the physics potential of a next generation search for solar axions: the International Axion Observatory (IAXO). Endowed with a sensitivity to discover axion-like particle…