Review on non-directional direct dark matter searches

TL;DR

This paper reviews various non-directional direct dark matter detection methods, highlighting recent experimental techniques and results for spin-dependent and spin-independent WIMP interactions, emphasizing advancements in background discrimination and sensitivity.

Contribution

It provides a comprehensive overview of current non-directional dark matter detection technologies, including recent developments and experimental results, which were not extensively covered before.

Findings

Cryogenic bolometers and xenon detectors are leading in background discrimination.

New techniques improve energy thresholds and radiation immunity.

Recent results show progress in detecting spin-dependent and spin-independent WIMPs.

Abstract

An overview of non-directional direct detection methods is given. The currently leading experiments for spin independent WIMPs interactions are using simultaneous measurement of two quantities for event-by-event background discrimination in cryogenic bolometers and noble gas like xenon. Besides these, several interesting techniques have been developped, each having a specific advantage concerning e.g energy threshold lowering or strong immunity to ionizing radiations background. Technologies used and most recent results about spin-dependent and spin-independent cases are presented.