HAP Dark Matter Direct Detection Detector Development and Analysis Workshop (DMDDDDAW)

First Topical Workshop of the HAP Dark Universe

Workshop on Data Analysis and Detector Technologies

Burg Liebenzell, Bad Liebenzell, Schwarzwald

November 18-23, 2012

Scope

Share and learn techniques of analyzing experimental data in direct DM searches
Understanding raw data and detector components from which they are extracted
Analysis with respect to DM parameters, including results from indirect searches
New detector technologies and future analysis expectations

Structure

Limited participation up to 25 people, which facilitates informal and direct interactions.

Short morning presentations and working group sessions
Afternoon excursions
Open discussion evening sessions
Topical evening lectures

Topics

Data Analysis

Techniques and tools used in direct and indirect DM detection experiments

Signal Processing Techniques
Triggering and Event Building
Statistical Methods
Background Rejection
Cross Section and Mass Estimation
Future Data Issues

Detector Development

Current and future detector technologies for DM detection

Established Technologies
Next Generation Detectors
Detector Readout
Background Suppression
Electronics and Data Acquisition
Detector Production and Calibration

Full Accommodation, Meals and Workshop Fees are paid by Helmholtz Alliance for Astroparticle Physics