Cryogenic Observatory for SIgnatures seen in Next generation Underground Searches
Cryogenic calorimeters for dark matter search using NaI scintillating crystals at Laboratori Nazionali del Gran Sasso, Italy
Dark matter remains one of the greatest puzzles of the 21st century, with the quest to understand, interpret and discover this elusive particle captivating the scientific community for close to 50 years. The study of dark matter is not only fascinating from a scientific perspective but also has profound implications for our understanding of the universe. Join us on this exciting journey of discovery as we aim to shed new light on some long-standing questions while testing out new and promising detector designs!
What we do
Extensive R&D is essential for the development of detectors, front-end electronics and a robust data-analysis pipeline, all of which is complemented with a state-of-the-art underground cryogenic facility.
Progress
A new detector readout design dubbed “remoTES” has been successfully demonstrated, allowing for the operation of NaI crystals at milli kelvin temperatures for the first time.
The Team!
Team work makes dream work! A diverse international team of over 40 scientists, multiple engineers, postdocs, and PhDs, work together to help bring COSINUS to life.
