3 papers
physics.ins-det2025
A nonlinear multiphysics model for the design validation of the ASTAROTH copper-steel cryogenic chamber
F. Alessandria, F. B. Armani, S. Coelli +8
Among the global efforts to directly detect dark matter, the only positive claim so far relies on NaI(Tl) crystal detectors, making this technology of particular interest. ASTAROTH…
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ASTAROTH: A Novel Detector for Dark Matter Direct Detection Using Cryogenic SiPMs
Edoardo Martinenghi, Valerio Toso, Fabrizio Bruno Armani +12
The DAMA experiment's long-standing claim of dark matter detection remains a key open issue in astroparticle physics. Independent verification requires NaI(Tl)-based detectors with…
physics.ins-det2025
First use of large area SiPM matrices coupled with NaI(Tl) scintillating crystal for low energy dark matter search
Edoardo Martinenghi, Valerio Toso, Fabrizio Bruno Armani +10
The long-standing claim of dark matter detection by the DAMA experiment remains a crucial open question in astroparticle physics. A key step towards its independent verification is…