Comments on arXiv:0902.4693v1 "Search for Axions with the CDMS Experiment"

TL;DR

This paper discusses the comparative sensitivity of CoGeNT, CDMS, and DAMA experiments to dark pseudoscalars and explores an alternative dark matter explanation for DAMA's observed modulation.

Contribution

It provides clarification on the sensitivity differences among key dark matter detection experiments and considers an alternative dark matter origin for DAMA's modulation.

Findings

Clarifies the sensitivity of CoGeNT, CDMS, and DAMA to dark pseudoscalars

Suggests an alternative dark matter explanation for DAMA's modulation

Provides insights into experimental detection capabilities

Abstract

We offer a few remarks that should help clarify the relative sensitivity of CoGeNT, CDMS and DAMA to dark pseudoscalars. An alternative dark matter origin for the DAMA modulation is briefly mentioned within this context.