Invisibles24 Workshop

$\theta$-dependence of $\alpha$-decay half-lives

2 Jul 2024, 16:50

5m

Aula Giorgio Prodi - San Giovanni in Monte, University of Bologna (Bologna, Italy)

Young Scientist Forum

Speaker

Claudio Toni (Istituto Nazionale di Fisica Nucleare)

Description

In this talk we present a theoretical analysis of the $\theta$-dependence of $\alpha$-decay half-lives for heavy isotopes, which provides a method to explore axion dark matter. To test such effect, a setup has recently been constructed and installed at the Gran Sasso Laboratory, based on the $\alpha$-decay of Americium-241. This prototype experiment will allow us to explore a broad range of axion masses, setting competitive limits on the axion decay constant.

Presentation materials

Invisibles24_Toni.pdf