Jing Shu

A network of quantum detectors, working as a single organism, catches elusive dark matter. The collective effect yields supersensitivity and noise resilience. Along the way, the system also detects gravitational waves.

A method for direct detection of axions — dark matter candidates — is proposed. The system, consisting of a layered resonator, a cloud of supersensitive atoms, and a superconducting nanowire, can catch single photons born from axions. This opens up a previously unexplored frequency range for dark ma