Speaker
Prof.
Hartmut Grote
(Cardiff University)
Description
Laser interferometry has revolutionized astronomy by introducing a new sense to the observation of the cosmos. We can now hear the ripples of space-time: gravitational waves.
In this talk I will focus on how gravitational-wave detectors and their marvellous technology can also be (ab)used to search for ultra-light Dark Matter candidates, such as axion-like particles, scalar fields or dark photons. These particles or fields may directly interact with gravitational-wave detectors or similar instruments.
Several searches have been performed and are expected to become more sensitivve in the future, expanding the toolbox in the search for Dark Matter.
Author
Prof.
Hartmut Grote
(Cardiff University)