Axion detection in the 10[sup [minus]4] eV mass range

Journal Article · Sat Oct 15 04:00:00 EDT 1994 · Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (United States)

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1103/PhysRevD.50.4744· OSTI ID:7170221

Sikivie, P; Tanner, D B; Wang, Y ^[1]

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1. Physics Department, University of Florida, Gainesville, Florida 32611 (United States)

We propose an experimental scheme to search for galactic halo axions with mass [ital m][sub [ital a]][similar to]10[sup [minus]4] eV, which is above the range accessible with cavity techniques. The detector consists of a large number of parallel superconducting wires embedded in a material transparent to microwave radiation. The wires carry a current configuration which produces a static, inhomogeneous magnetic field [bold B]([bold x]) within the detector volume. Axions which enter this volume may convert to photons. We discuss the feasibility of the detector and its sensitivity.

• DOE Contract Number: FG05-86ER40272
• OSTI ID: 7170221
• Journal Information: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (United States), Journal Name: Physical Review, D (Particles Fields); (United States) Vol. 50:8; ISSN PRVDAQ; ISSN 0556-2821
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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72 PHYSICS OF ELEMENTARY PARTICLES AND FIELDS
AXIONS
BOSONS
DETECTION
ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
ELEMENTARY PARTICLES
GOLDSTONE BOSONS
MAGNETIC FIELDS
MASS
MASSLESS PARTICLES
MICROWAVE RADIATION
PHOTONS
POSTULATED PARTICLES
RADIATIONS
SENSITIVITY
SUPERCONDUCTING WIRES
WIRES