Dark Matter Search with sub-keV Germanium Detectors at the China Jinping Underground Laboratory

TL;DR

This paper discusses the use of sub-keV germanium detectors at the China Jinping Underground Laboratory to search for low-mass WIMP dark matter, highlighting the experimental setup and research plans.

Contribution

It presents the first research program using sub-keV germanium detectors for dark matter search at the China Jinping Underground Laboratory.

Findings

Development of sub-keV germanium detectors

Initial status and future plans of the experiment

Potential sensitivity to low-mass WIMPs

Abstract

Germanium detectors with sub-keV sensitivities open a window to search for low-mass WIMP dark matter. The CDEX-TEXONO Collaboration is conducting the first research program at the new China Jinping Underground Laboratory with this approach. The status and plans of the laboratory and the experiment are discussed.