5th International Workshop on the Identification of Dark Matter

to be held at

William Robertson Building

George's Square

Edinburgh
Scotland

Monday 6th September

to Friday 10th September 2004

Organised jointly by the Department of Physics & Astronomy at the University of Sheffield
and the School of Physics at the University of Edinburgh.

The 5th International Workshop on the Identification of Dark Matter will be held in the William Robertson Building’s Building which is part of the University of Edinburgh. Edinburgh is a historic city and it is said that the history towers over you. The castle clings to its rock as the historic buildings of the Old Town  ramble down the spine of the Royal Mile to the splendid Palace of Holyrood House. Across the green expanse of Princes Street Gardens lies the elegant Georgian New Town, waiting to be explored. Rich in memories and traditions, Edinburgh is immortal in its collective personality, wrote Sir Winston Churchill. No visitor will leave without finding some reward.

SI2004

IDM2004 Conference Secretariat and How to Contact Us

Mrs Julie Milner
Department of Physics
Hicks Building
University of Sheffield
Hounsfield Road
Sheffield
S3 7RH
UK

Tel: +44 (0) 114 222 3514
Fax 1: +44 (0) 114 222 3554
Fax 2: +44 (0) 114 272 8079

WWW: http://www.shef.ac.uk/physics/idm2004.html

Important Deadlines

Aims and Format of the Workshop

Following the success of the first four workshops in this series (IDM96, IDM98, IDM2000 & IDM2002), the purpose will again be to discuss issues concerning the identification and nature of dark matter bringing together experimentalists working on searches for non-baryonic candidates, astronomers working on baryonic searches, cosmologists and theorists.

Again the intention is to put emphasis on new work aimed at signal identification and the implications of the recent advances in such topics as halo flows, WIMP, axion and MACHO searches, dark energy and structure formation. Topics to be discussed include new results from techniques attempting to identify the nature of baryonic dark matter and the implications of this; progress and results from techniques attempting to identify a WIMP signal (including the latest limits from leading experiments); ideas and prospects for directional WIMP detectors; axion and neutrino mass experiments.

Special sessions are planned this time on halo models and implications for dark matter detection, SUSY-tools for dark matter, 1-ton scale WIMP detectors and on the future of European activity in dark matter and particle astrophysics.

The field has recently been advanced considerably with new limits on non-baryonic dark matter (WIMPs and axions) and in the area of dark energy. The plan is to avoid any need for parallel sessions and to leave plenty of time for discussion of future detector routes and observations and the future direction of the field. A discussion is planned of the new EU initiatives for funding particle astrophysics.

The workshop will include short reviews of the principal topics, contributed papers, a poster session and discussion groups on specific topics as appropriate.

As previously we would particularly like to encourage young researchers to present their work as well as more established figures in the field. In order to preserve the workshop atmosphere, attendance will be limited and it is hoped that the meeting will be of an informal, relaxed, nature.

This workshop is supported by the Particle Physics and Astronomy Research Council, Sheffield University, Edinburgh University and by industry.

The workshop will include an industrial exhibition by equipment manufacturers relevant to dark matter and astronomy.

There will of course be a full and exciting social programme so that delegates will be able to make the most of their visit to the historic city of Edinburgh.

Scientific Programme

As you will see, the schedule is very tight. Please would you let us know (by e-mail to idm2004@sheffield.ac.uk) if

• you have submitted a talk but you are not on the programme;
• you are on the programme but you are not coming;
• you have been scheduled at a time which is inconsistent with your travel plans.

Abstracts are invited for presentation in sessions organised under the following headings:

A. Dark Matter in the Universe - Theory and Observation

1. Dark Matter theory - Particle physics and cosmology
- Cold/Warm/Hot dark datter, SUSY, axions, relics, candidates and implications.

2. The Early Universe and Nucleosynthesis
- Cosmological constant, baryon density, implications for cosmology.

3. Microwave background
- fluctuation spectra, determination of cosmological parameters, polarisation.

4. Large scale structure - theory and observation
- inflation, galaxies and clusters, evidence for dark matter.

5. Local and Galactic structure - theory and observation
- halo formation, density and distribution, infall, caustics and implications.

6. Missions and Surveys

B. Dark Energy in the Universe - Theory and Observation

1. Theory of dark energy
- acceleration, quintessence.

2. Recent Observations
- CMBR constraints, supernovae and other probes.

C. Baryonic Searches

0. Introduction to baryonic dark matter.
- baryons as dark matter and Initial Mass Function.

1. Direct observational evidence for baryonic dark matter
- dark matter in galaxies and galaxy clusters, brown dwarf searches, white dwarfs, other low mass stars, x-rays, hot gas.

2. Microlensing evidence for dark matter
- MACHO searches, Quasar events, microlensing on large scales, new searches, implications.

3. Next generation astronomical searches
- new microlensing searches, new and planned observations.

D. Non-Baryonic Searches

0. Introduction to non-baryonic dark matter
- candidates, constraints, direct and indirect detection strategies..

1. Axion detectors - running and planned experiments
- microwave cavity, Rydberg atom, other techniques, new limits, progress and future plans.

2. WIMP detectors
- scintillators, semiconductors, cryogenic detectors, liquid Xe, mica, He, bubble chambers, recoil range discrimination
- new limits, progress and future plans.

3. WIMP detectors with directional sensitivity
- Time Projection Chambers, phonon detectors, directional scintillators.

4. Accelerator and reactor searches
- LEP, prospects with LHC, Tevatron.

5. Neutralino detection by indirect techniques
- massive neutrino detectors, UHE gamma-rays, antimatter and cosmic ray experiments.

6. Neutrino dark matter searches
- neutrino mass searches, oscillations, double beta decay.

7. Next generation neutrino and WIMP detection techniques.

8. Implications for astrophysical neutrino detection
- coherent neutrino detectors, supernova neutrino detectors.

E. Special Sessions

1. Halo distribution of dark matter and implications for detection.

2. Ton-scale WIMP detectors.

3. SUSY-tools.

4. Future of European particle astrophysics.

5. Underground Sites.

6. Neutron background.

Abstracts

Please note that the relationship to the main themes of the workshop need to be spelled out in any abstract submitted.

Abstracts will be distributed to appropriate members of the scientific committee for consideration.
The deadline for abstract submission is 2nd August 2004.
Most of the workshop will be plenary and poster session. The time allocated to each oral contribution will not be decided until after the abstract submission deadline and will reflect the nature of the contributions under each heading. Participants will normally present their own work. The time allotted to each presentation will be fixed by the session organisers in consultation with the UK organising committee.

Local Organising Committee

M.Carson, S. Cartwright, V. Kudryavtsev, T. Lawson, P.Lightfoot, J. McMillan, A. Murphy, S. Paling, M. Robinson, N. Spooner, L. Thompson.

International Advisory Committee

F. Avignone (USC), L. Bergstrom (Stockholm), R. Bernabei (Rome), V. Berezinsky (LNGS), B. Carr (QMW), J. Carr (CPPM), D. Cline (UCLA), M. Drees (Munich), J. Ellis (CERN), E. Fiorini (Milano), K. Freese (Michigan), C. Frenk (Durham), G. Kane (Michigan), H. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus (MPI), L. Krauss (Case Western), P. Nath (NEU), J. Peacock (Edinburgh), J. J. Quenby (ICL), L. Roszkowski (Sheffield), M. Rowan-Robinson (ICL), P. Sikivie (Florida), J. Silk (Oxford), N. Smith (RAL), N.Spooner(Sheffield), T. Sumner(ICL), K. Van Bibber (LLNL).

Abstracts

Please note that the relationship to the main themes of the workshop need to be spelled out in any abstract submitted.

Abstracts will be distributed to appropriate members of the scientific committee for consideration.
The deadline for abstract submission is 2nd August 2004.
Most of the workshop will be plenary and poster session. The time allocated to each oral contribution will not be decided until after the abstract submission deadline and will reflect the nature of the contributions under each heading. Participants will normally present their own work. The time allotted to each presentation will be fixed by the session organisers in consultation with the UK organising committee.

Speakers so far

Local Organising Committee

M.Carson, S. Cartwright, V. Kudryavtsev, T. Lawson, P.Lightfoot, J. McMillan, A. Murphy, S. Paling, M. Robinson, N. Spooner, L. Thompson.

International Advisory Committee

F. Avignone (USC), L. Bergstrom (Stockholm), R. Bernabei (Rome), V. Berezinsky (LNGS), B. Carr (QMW), J. Carr (CPPM), D. Cline (UCLA), M. Drees (Munich), J. Ellis (CERN), E. Fiorini (Milano), K. Freese (Michigan), C. Frenk (Durham), G. Kane (Michigan), H. Klapdor-Kleingrothaus (MPI), L. Krauss (Case Western), P. Nath (NEU), J. Peacock (Edinburgh), J. J. Quenby (ICL), L. Roszkowski (Sheffield), M. Rowan-Robinson (ICL), P. Sikivie (Florida), J. Silk (Oxford), N. Smith (RAL), N.Spooner(Sheffield), T. Sumner(ICL), K. Van Bibber (LLNL).

Workshop Fee

The fee will be 280 UK Pounds if received before or on 5th July 2004 (350 UK Pounds if payment received after 5th July 2004). This covers
i) attendance at the workshop,
ii) a copy of the proceedings,
iii) all lunches, coffee and refreshments,
iv) Sunday night - informal drinks reception will be held at the National Galleries of Scotland,
v) Monday night - buffet reception at the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre,
vi) Wednesday night - conference banquet at the Signet Library,
vii) Thursday night- public lecture relevant to dark matter at the National Museum.

Accommodation

Edinburgh has a well established tourist industry and therefore accommodation is normally quite expensive and should be booked as soon as possible. Unfortunately, all university accommodation has now been allocated. For hotels book direct with the Edinburgh Tourist board.

Travel Arrangements

Edinburgh is at the heart of Scotland, and is easy to reach by air, rail and road. Edinburgh Airport is only 12 kilometres (8 miles) from the city centre and has excellent coach and taxi connections. There are over 25 daily return flights to London and many regular services to other British destinations. Major airlines fly to 30 scheduled destinations including Amsterdam , Paris, Stockholm and Zurich. Direct links to New York, Calgary and Toronto are provided from Glasgow Airport, one hour's drive from Edinburgh. Details can be found on www.baa.co.uk/main/airports/edinburgh. GNER runs trains from London to Edinburgh Waverly station taking just over 4 hours. Details can be found at the following website: www.rail.co.uk. Eurostar operate a train service from Paris to Edinburgh with an approximate journey time of 8 hours. Details can be found on the following website: www.eurostar.co.uk. Motorway and trunk roads bring Edinburgh within easy reach for travellers within Britain. The national coach station links with all major British cities. Details can be found on the following website: www.nationalexpress.com.

Workshop Registration and Excursion Schedule

Sun. 5th Sept. (5 pm to 7 pm) - Registration desk first open at William Robertson Building.

Sun. 5th Sept. (7 pm to 9 pm) - welcome reception at the National Galleries of Scotland

Mon. 6th Sept. (evening) - reception at the Scottish Whisky Heritage Centre

Tues. 7th Sept. (evening) - left free for delegates to explore the many attractions of Edinburgh.

Wed. 8th Sept. (evening) - banquet at the Signet Library.

Thur. 9th Sept. (evening) – Public lecture at the National  Museum.

Further details of the excursion programme will be announced on this web site.

Industrial Exhibitors

Arrangements have been made for a small exhibition by companies that supply hardware, software and services of relevance to participants in the workshop, such as scintillator manufacturers, CCD companies, cryogenics and electronics companies etc. Further details will be added when available.

Computing Facilities

E-mail facilities will be available for all delegates during the workshop.