Dark matter search with the LZ experiment

Funder	Science and Technology Facilities Council
Recipient Organization	University of Sheffield
Country	United Kingdom
Start Date	Sep 30, 2023
End Date	Mar 30, 2027
Duration	1,277 days
Number of Grantees	2
Roles	Student; Supervisor
Data Source	UKRI Gateway to Research
Grant ID	`2887505`

Grant Description

The project will involve the data analysis from the LUX-ZEPLIN (LZ) dark matter experiment. The experiment is currently operational and is collecting data. The detector is located at the SURF underground Laboratory in the USA. Data analysis will focus on identifying specific types of background events that are detected in the experiment.

This will inform the background model needed to correctly interpret experimental data. The data will also be compared with the results of Monte Carlo modelling. PhD student will also participate in remote shifts during detector operation.

Long-term attachment at SURF for a period of 4-12 months is expected to participate in detector operation and data monitoring.