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Direct Detection of WIMP Dark Matter: Concepts and Status

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arxiv 1903.03026 v2 pith:35YLTUSM submitted 2019-03-07 astro-ph.CO astro-ph.IMhep-phphysics.ins-det

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The existence of dark matter as evidenced by numerous indirect observations is one of the most important indications that there must be physics beyond the Standard Model of particle physics. This article reviews the concepts of direct detection of dark matter in the form of Weakly Interacting Massive Particles (WIMPs) in ultra-sensitive detectors located in underground laboratories, discusses the expected signatures, detector concepts, and how the stringent low-background requirements are achieved. Finally, it summarizes the current status of the field and provides an outlook on the years to come.

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