Extending the reach of axion-photon regeneration experiments towards larger masses with phase shift plates

TL;DR

This paper proposes a method to enhance axion-photon regeneration experiments' sensitivity to larger axion masses using phase shift plates, potentially broadening the detectable mass range.

Contribution

It introduces a novel scheme employing phase shift plates to improve the mass reach of axion-photon regeneration experiments.

Findings

Enhanced sensitivity to larger axion masses.

Effective use of phase shift plates in experimental setup.

Potential to expand axion search parameter space.

Abstract

We present a scheme to extend the sensitivity of axion-photon regeneration experiments towards larger masses with the help of properly chosen and placed phase shift plates.