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New Detector Revolutionizes Dark Matter Research in Shanghai

5/31/2025

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A groundbreaking electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL) has been crafted by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University for the DarkSHINE experiment. This innovative LYSO crystal-based detector significantly boosts sensitivity to elusive dark photon signals, paving the way for deeper exploration of sub-GeV dark matter. Its advanced design promises accurate energy measurements even in challenging, high-radiation settings.

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A groundbreaking electromagnetic calorimeter (ECAL) has been crafted by researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University for the DarkSHINE experiment. This innovative LYSO crystal-based detector significantly boosts sensitivity to elusive dark photon signals, paving the way for deeper exploration of sub-GeV dark matter. Its advanced design promises accurate energy measurements even in challenging, high-radiation settings.