Recent Results from the SIMPLE Dark Matter Search
arXiv:hep-ex/0504022 · doi:10.1142/9789812701848_0034
Abstract
SIMPLE is an experimental search for evidence of spin-dependent dark matter, based on superheated droplet detectors using C$_{2}$ClF$_{5}$. We report preliminary results of a 0.6 kgdy exposure of five one liter devices, each containing $\sim$10 g active mass, in the 1500 mwe LSBB (Rustrel, France). In combination with improvements in detector sensitivity, the results exclude a WIMP--proton interaction above 5 pb at M$_Ï$ = 50 GeV/c$^{2}$.
6 pages, 2 figures,contribution to IDM2004, Sept. 6-10, 2004, Edinburgh, UK