Search for spin-coupled dark matter by studying the axial-vector excitation of nuclei

1993
5 pages
Published in:
  • Phys.Lett.B 317 (1993) 14-18
  • Published: 1993

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Abstract: (Elsevier)
Axial-vector (spin) excitation of 127 I by inelastic scattering of dark matter (DM) was studied to search for spin-coupled DM. The inelastic process from 127 I has the advantages of a large cross-section, a large scintillation output and of a known nuclear matrix element. Stringent limits by direct measurements were obtained on the purely spin-coupled DM candidates.