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A Mile-Deep Detector Brings Us Closer to Understanding Dark Matter

Deep underground in South Dakota, the LUX-ZEPLIN experiment is on the brink of potentially unlocking the secrets of dark matter—a fundamental yet elusive component believed to constitute the majority of the universe. With the help of the world's most sensitive particle detector, researchers are pushing the boundaries of our understanding.

Groundbreaking Advances in the Search for Dark Matter

The LUX-ZEPLIN detector is revolutionizing our understanding of dark matter by setting new limits on the elusive WIMP particles. This breakthrough not only sharpens the focus on what dark matter could be but also facilitates new paths for rare physics discoveries. The scientific community holds great anticipation for what these findings reveal about the universe.

Charged Gravitinos Emerge as Promising Dark Matter Candidates

Physicists are turning their attention to charged gravitinos, ultra-heavy and stable particles predicted by supergravity theory, as potential dark matter candidates. Unlike known particles, these theoretical entities carry an electric charge, which makes them elusive but detectable with advanced instruments like the JUNO and DUNE detectors. This discovery could bridge the longstanding divide between particle physics and gravitational theories.

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