A search for bremsstrahlung solar axions using the Majorana low-background BEGe detector at Kimballton (MALBEK) [HEAP]

http://arxiv.org/abs/1403.0475


A low-background, high-purity germanium detector has been used to search for evidence of low-energy, bremsstrahlung-generated solar axions. An upper bound of $1.36\times 10^{-11}$ $(95\% CL)$ is placed on the direct coupling of DFSZ model axions to electrons. The prospects for the sensitivity of the Majorana Demonstrator array of point-contact germanium detectors to solar axions are discussed in the context of the model-independent annual modulation due to the seasonal variation of the earth-sun distance.

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N. Abgrall, E. Aguayo, F. Avignone, et. al.
Tue, 4 Mar 14
22/61