Speaker
Dr
Martin Hoferichter
Summary
In order to extract constraints on New Physics from direct-detection experiments, both the single-nucleon matrix elements as well as the nuclear structure aspects need to be under control.
The response of a nucleus interacting with a WIMP, with relevant momentum transfers of the order of the pion mass,
can be conveniently addressed within chiral EFT, in particular including the effects of two-body currents.
In the talk I will review chiral-EFT calculations for the relevant nuclear structure factors, and discuss
the corresponding analysis strategies for direct-detection experiments.
